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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC GRAP 42
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sam is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Gracie
Sam is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sam is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Sam keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sam is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sam looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Sam pulls Gracie in to control the position. #T2#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sam is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie passes Sam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sam is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sam keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sam 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T4#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sam is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Sam is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Sam is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Sam. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sam (4) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (6) vs (5) Gracie#T6#
Gracie tries to hold on but Sam pushes him away.
Sam controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Sam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Sam has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sam (9) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Sam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Sam let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie turns into Sam and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (9) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie stays in close to Sam's body and controls the position.
Sam is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.#T8#
Gracie advances to half guard.
Sam wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sam wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Sam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (11) vs (7) Gracie
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sam has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Sam stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (11) vs (9) Gracie#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sam is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Sam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sam makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura.
Gracie is fighting to break Sam's control of his arms but Sam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Gracie postures up.
Sam pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sam is retaining full guard. #T13#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (11) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Sam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sam, who protects the arm well.
Sam is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Sam is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sam! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (11) vs (14) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (13) vs (14) Gracie
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 13.
Robert Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 40
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Robert Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Kruglov against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Kruglov pulls guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushing down on Kruglov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kruglov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruglov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kruglov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Kruglov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruglov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruglov manages to get to full guard.
Kruglov is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov is looking for a sweep.
Gracie staying calm.
Kruglov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruglov has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Gracie working away.
Kruglov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Kruglov#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kruglov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T5#
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruglov prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kruglov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kruglov wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Kruglov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Kruglov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Kruglov's head to control him but Kruglov postures up.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kruglov wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kruglov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Kruglov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Kruglov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
Kruglov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruglov is continuing to stall.#T9##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kruglov has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Kruglov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
A victorious Robert Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Randle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Randle is predictable there
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Axelsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axelsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Axelsen tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axelsen misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randle.
#T1#
Randle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Randle unleashes a big counter combination but Axelsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
Randle throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Randle misses with a hook
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Axelsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Randle throws a head kick but Axelsen moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randle. #T2#
Randle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelsen in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randle throws a series of punches but Axelsen moves out of range.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsen can pounce on him.
#CL#
Axelsen pushes Randle up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Randle misses the body punch
and Axelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randle misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Axelsen rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Axelsen clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randle stalks Axelsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Axelsen's face. Axelsen staggers backwards, shaken.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randle can do to turn this around?
Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsen.
Randle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Axelsen.
Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axelsen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Randle moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randle misses with a combination
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle tries a head kick but it misses.
As Randle looks to move away, Axelsen throws a big counter combo but Randle just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Randle looks to move away, Axelsen throws a big counter combo but Randle just gets out of the way.
Axelsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Axelsen clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Axelsen tries to clinch there but Randle circles away.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsen.
Randle is looking for the big counter here.
Randle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Axelsen counters with a low kick, right behind Randle 's knee.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Axelsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen tries to clinch up.
Axelsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Axelsen rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Randle working hard to break the clinch.
Axelsen keeps control of Randle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Randle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Axelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randle misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.
Axelsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axelsen blocks a leg kick.
Randle tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Axelsen misses the target.
Axelsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randle looks to land a combination but Axelsen avoids it well.
As Randle backs away, Axelsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Randle counters with a left and a right that stings Axelsen.
Randle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Randle throws a chopping leg kick but Axelsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axelsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Randle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Randle. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen lands a nice shot that snaps Randle's head back.
Axelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randle looks to land a combination. Axelsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Randle motions for Axelsen to come forward. Randle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Axelsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randle motions for Axelsen to come forward. Randle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Randle misses.
Randle misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axelsen lands with a kick to the temple. Randle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randle.
#T2#
Randle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsen is looking to clinch but Randle is avoiding it.
Axelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen is looking to clinch but Randle is avoiding it.
Axelsen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randle if he has to take too many more of those.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lue Randle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Axelsen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 39:37
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 39:37
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Toke Axelsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coker counters with a series of strikes. Tabitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Tabitan.
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Coker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabitan manages to avoid it.
Tabitan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker moves out of range of the body kick from Tabitan.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Tabitan down. #T1#
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.#CL2#
Tabitan clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tabitan closes the distance but Coker moves to the side
and Coker counters with a left to the body.
Tabitan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Coker feints a jab promting Tabitan to slip. Coker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tabitan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tabitan. Tabitan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Tabitan.
As Tabitan looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but Tabitan just gets out of the way.
Tabitan tries to clinch up.
Tabitan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coker misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker throws a right hand that Tabitan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabitan also avoids with ease.
As Coker backs off Tabitan throws a huge counter combo but Coker manages to avoid it all.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Coker does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tabitan throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Tabitan manages to avoid it.
Tabitan wants to clinch
and Tabitan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coker swinging wildly here.
Tabitan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tabitan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coker counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tabitan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Tabitan. #T1#
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Tabitan throws a head kick that misses.
Coker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tabitan closes the distance but Coker moves to the side
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tabitan manages to avoid it.
Tabitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabitan.#T2#
Tabitan closes the distance but Coker moves to the side
and Coker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coker with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tabitan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabitan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan'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.#R3#
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan slips a jab and a cross from Coker.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker looks to land a combination but Tabitan avoids it well.
Tabitan lands a slapping body shot.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Tabitan looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but Tabitan just gets out of the way.
Coker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan wants to clinch but Coker slips to the side
and Coker counters with a nice body shot.
Coker works Tabitan's body with a nice hook.
Tabitan walks into a left hand.
Coker throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tabitan to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tabitan darts in trying to clinch
and Coker counters with a left and a right that stings Tabitan. #T1#
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tabitan. Tabitan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Malboe Tabitan's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Tabitan throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Coker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Tabitan throws a counter combo.
Coker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tabitan eats them both and turns towards Coker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coker throws a push kick but Tabitan slaps the foot to one side.
Tabitan tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Tabitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabitan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Tabitan moved away.
Tabitan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coker.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker wants to slow Tabitan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tabitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coker.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tabitan dodges the punch combination from Coker.
Tabitan digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R4#
Tabitan throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tabitan.
A slow jab from Tabitan misses its intended target.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tabitan avoids the head kick by Coker.
Tabitan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Tabitan darts in trying to clinch
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
Coker lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tabitan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws a counter high kick but Tabitan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Tabitan.
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tabitan blocks a head kick by Coker.
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Tabitan misses with a two punch combination.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tabitan tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Coker cracks Tabitan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coker misses with the combination.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tabitan. That did some damage!
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
Coker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker cracks Tabitan with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabitan tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker scores with a hook.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a two punch combo.
Malboe Tabitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#The cut above Malboe Tabitan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tabitan counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Coker crashing to the mat! Coker is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Tabitan screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malboe Tabitan! |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain throws a counter combo.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain works the jab nicely.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swain moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain is looking for the big counter here.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Swain misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
Swain misses the body punch
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Swain tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor 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.
Swain checks a leg kick.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swain lands a jab-cross combination.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.#T1#
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
And McGregor counters with a quick kick to the body but Swain blocks it.
Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swain works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
Swain throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Swain only half commits.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Swain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swain backs up against the ropes.
Swain blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Swain backpedaling.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Swain.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swain throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bru Swain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Swain tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Swain manages to avoid it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Swain there.
Swain moves out of range of the strikes.
Swain throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swain lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain misses with a wild combination.
Swain throws a wild body kick that McGregor sees coming a mile off.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Swain.
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!
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor tries to clinch but Swain moves out of range. #T1#
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Swain throws a leg kick that misses.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swain.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Swain misses its intended target.
McGregor swings for the body but Swain moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain avoids a kick to the body.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. #T2#
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Swain is predictable there #CL#
and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGregor.
Swain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Swain throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Swain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGregor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swain scrambles back to his feet.
Swain pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Swain settles back down.
It appears McGregor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Swain.
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!
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain throws a leg kick #CL#
and McGregor counters by clinching up. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swain can pounce on him.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Swain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swain throws a counter combo.#T1#
Swain tries a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Swain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Swain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Swain misses.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
A head kick misses from Swain.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a solid leg kick.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Swain unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Swain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain slips under a jab.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Swain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swain scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGregor slips under a jab from Swain.
As Swain tries to get set, McGregor tries to push him back and clinch up but Swain manages to avoid the attempt.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor misses with a low kick as Swain jumps back.
Swain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swain.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Swain. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Swain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swain takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Swain's knee but Swain avoids it well.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Swain misses the shot to the body.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
McGregor has Swain up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swain throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain misses with a low kick.
Swain blocks a jab.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Swain.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swain looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
Swain looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 37:39
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 38:39
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bru Swain!
Bru Swain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 39
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 11 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Oliveira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliveira prevents it.
#TD2#
Gracie has picked Oliveira up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (5) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Gracie controlling from side mount.
What's Oliveira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T2#
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oliveira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (0) vs (7) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T3#
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie wants to take Oliveira's back here but Oliveira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Gracie
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Gracie 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: Oliveira (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well. #T5#
Gracie trying to advance position but Oliveira counters by regaining guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (9) Gracie
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to control but Oliveira passes easily into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oliveira stacks Gracie 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 Oliveira! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (7) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Gracie trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
Oliveira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Oliveira content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Oliveira pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13##SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.#T14#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Oliveira is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 9 to 7.
Robert Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rocksteady has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Rocksteady manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Rocksteady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksteady works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rocksteady pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rocksteady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksteady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
Rocksteady is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
Rocksteady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rocksteady 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.#T7#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocksteady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is thwarting Rocksteady's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rocksteady actively working from the bottom here.
Rocksteady gets back to full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady 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#
Rocksteady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T11#
Rocksteady is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rocksteady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control. Rocksteady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rocksteady to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie 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#
Rocksteady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocksteady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Rocksteady in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rocksteady pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Gracie has Rocksteady pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Rocksteady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksteady works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious James Rocksteady 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:
HC GRAP 37
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lalla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lalla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie working away.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalla, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Lalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (4) vs (3) Gracie#T1#
Gracie tries to buck Lalla off but Lalla is having none of it.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Lalla trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but Lalla postures up.#T2#
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lalla is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (6) vs (3) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (9) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie tries to break free.
Lalla tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Lalla is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Lalla prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (9) vs (5) Gracie
Lalla 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.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lalla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Lalla in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalla defends well.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lalla has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Lalla's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
A relieved looking Robert Gracie 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:
HC GRAP 36
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Teteny has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Teteny gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Teteny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teteny is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracie postures up.
Teteny is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Teteny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Teteny trying to control the position here. #T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie working for a triangle but Teteny defends it easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teteny 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.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Teteny stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Teteny has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Teteny's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
Our winner, Robert Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Axelsen tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
Vij lands a body punch.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen looks winded!
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij blocks the elbow strike.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Axelsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vij.
Vij swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Vij misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Vij.
A left and a right from Axelsen both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Vij.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vij.#T3#
Axelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vij counters with a low kick, right behind Axelsen 's knee.
Axelsen lands a jab to the nose.
Axelsen checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Axelsen clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.#T4#
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Vij appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Vij bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij keeps Axelsen at a distance using the push kick.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vij manages to avoid it.
As Axelsen tries to get set, Vij tries to push him back and clinch up but Axelsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Vij connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsen momentarily.
#T1##CL#
Vij darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the ropes.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
Vij lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen tries to circle away but Vij has him pinned against the ropes.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vij gets a clinch.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vij cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Axelsen instigates a clinch.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vij.
#T1#
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Knees to the body from Vij.
#BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Vij moves out of range easily.
Vij fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axelsen throws a series of punches but Vij avoids them all with ease.
Axelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij lands a body shot.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards. #T4#
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a knee to the head.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Vij throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Axelsen looking to stall.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Vij throws a jab when Axelsen was well out of range.#T1##CL#
Vij drives through and clinches with Axelsen against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
#T2#
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
#BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsen throws a counter combo.
Vij connects with a crisp jab.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vij misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Vij gets tackled into the ropes by Axelsen. Axelsen maintains the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Axelsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vij throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Axelsen misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Axelsen darts in and clinches Vij up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vij.
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Axelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Toke Axelsen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Vij changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vij feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vij misses the target.
Vij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Axelsen has managed to clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen. #T2#
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Axelsen has Vij up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
#T3#
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vij is keeping busy.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vij lands a left hand.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Vij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Swain.
McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
#T1#
Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Swain throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Swain does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Swain responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Swain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swain misses with a looping left.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick.#T2#
Swain misses with a kick to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Swain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain blocks it.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
McGregor rushes Swain and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Swain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a leg kick.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Swain circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Swain just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Swain throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Swain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swain 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.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swain just manages to avoid it.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swain thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Swain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.#T2#
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Swain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swain. Swain obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor. #CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swain is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks. #BC2#
Swain manages to break the clinch.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swain avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor clobbers Swain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swain moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain misses with a hook.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Swain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swain tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor.
Swain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
Swain looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain misses with a double jab
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries a low kick but Swain avoids it.
Swain flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
Swain scores with a hook.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Swain.
Swain looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Swain is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A good leg kick by Swain.
McGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Swain takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor thumps Swain with a low kick.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGregor looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
An inside leg kick from Swain misses.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Swain's torso.
Swain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Swain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 37:39
Judge Josh West scores the fight 39:37
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steve lands a nice hook to Tabitan's body. Tabitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws the left hand but Tabitan avoids the punch easily.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tabitan doesn't seem phased though.
Tabitan throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Steve moves out of range as Tabitan throws a body kick.
Tabitan blocks the body kick.
Tabitan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tabitan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tabitan moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve feints and then cracks Tabitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tabitan down.
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!
Steve misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tabitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Tabitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tabitan.
Tabitan is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Tabitan does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tabitan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Tabitan. Those never looked like landing.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Tabitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve sets himself, and Tabitan steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Tabitan's head but Tabitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve sizes up Tabitan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Steve throws the left hand but Tabitan avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a jab when Tabitan was well out of range.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Tabitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve is looking to slow Tabitan down with leg kicks.
Steve is looking to chop away at Tabitan's legs.
Tabitan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
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!
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabitan tries to clinch
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabitan.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tabitan moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabitan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Steve lands.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
#T1#
Tabitan falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Tabitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabitan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabitan tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Tabitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Tabitan blocks it.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabitan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tabitan stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Tabitan is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabitan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabitan trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Tabitan is just out of range.
Tabitan is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve prevents Tabitan from breaking the clinch.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Tabitan is trying to break free.
Tabitan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Tabitan avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
#T1##BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve digs a good body shot into Tabitan's ribs.
Steve works Tabitan's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Tabitan back into the ropes.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Tabitan tries to tie him up.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards. #T2#
Steve pushes Tabitan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tabitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Tabitan won't want to take too many of those.
Tabitan taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tabitan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tabitan can turn it around.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tabitan.
Tabitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve has Tabitan pressed against the ropes, preventing Tabitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Tabitan wants to clinch.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the ropes.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tabitan looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a thumping low kick.
Tabitan checks a leg kick.#CL#
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Tabitan.
Tabitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.#T1#
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Steve moves away
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with an outside leg kick.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabitan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Steve rushes Tabitan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steve here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tabitan is out of range and Steve settles back down.
Tabitan unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve throws a push kick but Tabitan slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Steve tenderised Tabitan's leg. Tabitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Tabitan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tabitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tabitan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 40:33
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 40:33
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 40:33
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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:
HC GRAP 35
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Danilov up against the cage.#TD#
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Gracie
Danilov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.#SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Danilov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets to mount! Danilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (2) vs (6) Gracie#T1#
Gracie looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Danilov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (6) Gracie#SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Danilov defends it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danilov! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Gracie moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (4) vs (14) Gracie#T4##SUB2#
Danilov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Danilov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T5#
Gracie is trying to stick to Danilov's back but Danilov is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (14) Gracie#SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (16) Gracie
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Danilov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Gracie is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control from Danilov's half guard. Danilov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (6) vs (19) Gracie#T9##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (6) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie takes Danilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Danilov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (6) vs (24) Gracie#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie has the hooks in. Danilov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Danilov is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Danilov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Danilov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danilov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danilov is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Danilov is controlling his hands well.
Danilov rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB2#
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Danilov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Gracie!
A very excited looking Robert Gracie 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:
HC GRAP 34
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; DeShawn West! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: West (4) vs (0) Gracie
West is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West controls the action.#SUB#
West working for the choke.
Gracie tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
West keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T1#
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
West controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie breaks West's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (4) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (6) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
West tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
West prevents Gracie from improving his position.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie is not content to let West control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T4#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position but West postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T6#
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but West pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now West is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (8) vs (4) Gracie
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has control of West's left arm, preventing West from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead West has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is trying to keep West in close.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (8) vs (6) Gracie#T8#
West 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: West (10) vs (6) Gracie
West is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: West (13) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
West looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
West wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if West 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.
West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gracie gets full guard.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, West has passed into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
West continues to stall.
Gracie tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
West is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and West pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (16) vs (6) Gracie#T12#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
West controlling the pace for now.
West avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
West is trying to take his opponent's back.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Gracie can't escape the position.
West trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
West tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T14#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West wants to control the action but instead Gracie gets a body lock and reverses into West's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (16) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Gracie pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
West takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, DeShawn West 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:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
Calico Reddick really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Stony Marciano was cancelled. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Coker throws a wild body kick that Tabitan sees coming a mile off.
Tabitan wants to counter the offense by Coker and move into the clinch position.
Tabitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Coker.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coker moves out of range as Tabitan throws a body kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a three punch combo that has Tabitan backing up. Tabitan nods at Coker to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
And Coker counters with a quick kick to the body but Tabitan blocks it.#T1#
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tabitan throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
Tabitan slips a straight right by Coker.
That kick from Coker tenderised Tabitan's leg. Tabitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tabitan tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Tabitan looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but Tabitan just gets out of the way.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabitan tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. #T2#
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a series of strikes. Tabitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but Tabitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tabitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tabitan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tabitan throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Tabitan.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tabitan back to the ropes. Coker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabitan.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akeen Coker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a right hand to the body.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker scores with a head kick.
Tabitan throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker is looking for a counter combo.
Tabitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Despite the aggression on Tabitan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker lands a high kick!
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tabitan looks to throw a body kick
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Coker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Tabitan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tabitan throws a counter combo.
Tabitan throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Coker moves into the clinch.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tabitan is trying to break free.
Tabitan blocks the elbow strike.
Coker stalling the fight.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coker throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Coker.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabitan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Coker cracks a nice hook into Tabitan's ribs.
Tabitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tabitan is able to avoid easily.
Tabitan thinks about the counter body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabitan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Tabitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Tabitan moves out of range and Coker only half commits. #T2#
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
A head kick by Tabitan misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tabitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coker.
Tabitan misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Tabitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tabitan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Some wild striking there from Tabitan.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Tabitan off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coker keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tabitan at a distance.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tabitan is looking to clinch. #T1#
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Tabitan throws a one two combo.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan throws a body kick that misses.
Coker is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan misses with a double jab
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Tabitan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabitan's head.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a body punch but Tabitan moves out of range.
Coker lands a two punch combo.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tabitan throws a big counter head kick but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Tabitan unleashes a big counter combination but Coker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malboe Tabitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 40:36
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axelsen has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adesanya cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crunch! Adesanya slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelsen wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Adesanya.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Axelsen moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axelsen.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Axelsen throws a low kick, looking for Adesanya's leg but Adesanya calmly moves out of range.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Adesanya misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Axelsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya lands a jab to Axelsen's midsection.#T1#
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Adesanya.
Axelsen defending well as Adesanya loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Axelsen saw that one coming.
Adesanya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Axelsen clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axelsen throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya is looking to slow Axelsen down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsen tries to move into range but Adesanya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Axelsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Axelsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axelsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adesanya can pounce on him.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adesanya misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
A head kick from Axelsen lands but Adesanya takes it in his stride.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Axelsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adesanya is able to avoid easily.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Axelsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Axelsen darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Adesanya misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Axelsen avoids it.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Axelsen.
Adesanya blocks a jab.#CL#
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Toke Axelsen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axelsen on the side of the head.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axelsen backs up against the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adesanya eats them both and turns towards Axelsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Axelsen. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.#T1#
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Axelsen avoids it well.
Adesanya takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.#T2#
Adesanya feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down. #CL#
Axelsen gets a clinch.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
Axelsen keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Axelsen coming out on top.
Axelsen throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 39:37
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 39:37
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
A very excited looking Toke Axelsen 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.
In defeat, Israel Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wallace really felt that one!
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a hook.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at 4 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson walks into a jab.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
Wallace lands a left hand.
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!
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Gunnarsson tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunnarsson wants to stall.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wallace lands a jab to Gunnarsson's midsection.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range. #T1#
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace backing away here, and Gunnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.#T2##CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Gunnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Wallace has denied him.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R4#
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
A right-left combo lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnarsson.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace 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.
#CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
#T2#
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Wallace.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HC GRAP 30
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
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; Viktor Kruglov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kruglov instigates a clinch.
Saetang wants a takedown.
I was talking to Kruglov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saetang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.#CL#
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kruglov tightens his grip and picks Saetang up, before dumping him to the ground. Saetang manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruglov (2) vs (0) Saetang
Saetang looking for a sweep. Not yet Saetang, not yet.
Saetang 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: Kruglov (2) vs (2) Saetang
Kruglov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kruglov pulls Saetang in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully.
Kruglov pulls Saetang in close to his closed guard and prevents Saetang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Saetang tries to pass.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruglov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully.
Saetang looking to pass the guard.
Saetang content to stall in guard here.
Saetang wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saetang wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Saetang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saetang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruglov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruglov is working hard here to advance position.
Saetang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saetang content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Saetang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruglov wants to hit a sweep here but Saetang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruglov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (2) vs (5) Saetang
Saetang controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saetang stalling away here and it's allowed Kruglov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Saetang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruglov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saetang has Kruglov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruglov (4) vs (5) Saetang
Kruglov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saetang keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass. #T7##SUB2#
Saetang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruglov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruglov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruglov tries to free his leg and advance position but Saetang is retaining full guard. #T8#
Saetang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kruglov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (7) vs (5) Saetang
Saetang is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Saetang is right now. #T9#
Saetang is looking to regain half guard here but Kruglov keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kruglov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kruglov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saetang tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Saetang struggling a bit here.
Saetang is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saetang prevents Kruglov from moving into mount.
Saetang is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Saetang wants to control but Kruglov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Saetang's face as Kruglov controls the position.
Saetang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saetang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kruglov seems content to control.
Saetang tries to roll over but Kruglov keeps him under control.#T12#
Kruglov is controlling the pace.
Kruglov uses his free foot to push down on Saetang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saetang. Score +3 for passing guard: Kruglov (10) vs (5) Saetang
Kruglov controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kruglov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saetang tries to hold on but Kruglov postures up.
Kruglov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kruglov controlling from mount. #T14#
Saetang working to try and regain half guard.
Kruglov controlling from mount.
Kruglov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruglov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruglov controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruglov takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Viktor Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC KT 13
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
Saetang looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley lands a nice looking body kick.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Saetang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saetang walks into a left hand.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Saetang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saetang throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Malley lands a jab to Saetang's midsection.
Saetang takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Malley scores with a nice right hand.
Saetang misses with a low kick.
Saetang looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Saetang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Saetang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Saetang misses.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Saetang misses
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Saetang off balance momentarily.
Saetang misses with a straight left.
Saetang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malley digs a good body shot into Saetang's ribs.
Saetang lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malley connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malley. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaetang.
Malley avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Saetang.
Saetang wants to slow Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Saetang off balance momentarily.
Malley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Malley 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.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saetang throws a head kick but Malley moves out of range.
Saetang looks to land a combination but Malley avoids it well.
Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saetang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malley sizes up Saetang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saetang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malley scores with the left hand. Saetang knows he should have avoided that one.
Malley with a jab.
Saetang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley lands a nice looking body kick.
Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malley swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saetang throws a lazy right hand but Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saetang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Malley avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Saetang should have avoided that one.
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malley misses with a double jab.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Saetang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malley feints and then cracks Saetang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saetang down.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saetang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley cracks Saetang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saetang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Saetang is rocked!
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick
and Malley counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Saetang to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jane Malley!
A victorious Jane Malley 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:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Congo misses with a body shot.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Congo lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the ropes and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.#CL#
Adesanya gets tackled into the ropes by Congo. Congo maintains the clinch.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Congo is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Congo catches Adesanya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Adesanya moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Congo thuds his right hand into Adesanya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adesanya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Congo doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!
Adesanya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Congo finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Congo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
Congo wants to clinch.
Congo misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. Congo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Congo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adesanya scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adesanya lands with a cross.
Congo misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
Congo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
Congo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adesanya throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
Congo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Adesanya tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adesanya catches Congo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Congo avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adesanya scores with a decent looking hook.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Congo drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the ropes.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Congo prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Congo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Congo.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Congo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Congo throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo misses with a looping right.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Congo rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the ropes.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Adesanya wants to break free but Congo has control.
Congo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Adesanya wants to break free but Congo has control.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Adesanya won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Congo scores a nice knee to the body.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Congo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adesanya blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya tries to break free but Congo pushes him back against the ropes.
Congo presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Congo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Congo tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Congo.
Congo throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Congo moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Congo misses with a knee strike.
Congo keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Congo leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Congo keeps him there for the moment.
Congo trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya misses with a looping left.
Congo with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Israel Adesanya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##CL#
Congo rushes Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Congo dips to his left and cracks Adesanya with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#Israel Adesanya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Congo with a hook.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya tries to land a leg kick but Congo saw it coming and moves away.
Congo is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!#CL#
Congo darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Congo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
Congo presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Congo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body.
Congo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.
Adesanya defending well as Congo loads up on a big left hand.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Congo scores with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Israel Adesanya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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