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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 15 wins and 17 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Muffin tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffin sprawls well. Muffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Muffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Muffin is now in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Oliveira
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Oliveira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oliveira won't allow Muffin to pass to mount.
Muffin is working hard here to advance position.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muffin is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #T2#
Oliveira has his hands on Muffin 's head, controlling the position.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Muffin from controlling successfully.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muffin passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Muffin 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.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Muffin is working for an americana but Oliveira has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Muffin was thinking about the submission.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muffin looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (2) Oliveira#SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Oliveira#T4#
Muffin sneaks back into half guard.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Muffin is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Muffin 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.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
#T5##SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
It looks like Oliveira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Oliveira trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.#T7##SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Muffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Muffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Muffin keeping hold of Oliveira's head, controlling as best he can. #T8##SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Muffin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Oliveira!
A relieved looking Archie Oliveira 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 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 13 wins and 17 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Teteny. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Ribeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teteny defends well and Ribeiro ends up having to push Teteny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teteny shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Teteny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (0) vs (2) Ribeiro
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Teteny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
Teteny looking to pass the guard.
Teteny trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving. #T2#
Teteny wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teteny has Ribeiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Teteny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Teteny preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teteny defends it well.
Teteny trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Teteny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Ribeiro seems content to control.
Teteny is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teteny avoid being mounted?#T4#
Teteny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teteny wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny trying to control the position.
#T5#
Teteny wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Teteny has his hands on Ribeiro's head, controlling the position.
Teteny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.#T6#
Teteny has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro passes Teteny's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Teteny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Teteny is defending well.
Ribeiro stalling away here and it's allowed Teteny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Teteny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there. #T9#
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Teteny 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.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.#T10#
Ribeiro pushes down on Teteny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teteny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teteny keeps working. #T11#
Ribeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teteny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Teteny wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Teteny trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (2) vs (7) Ribeiro#T12#
Teteny has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ribeiro's lack of action.
Ribeiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Teteny takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro 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. #T13#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teteny is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Teteny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teteny is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teteny trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 7 to 4.
Joanderson Ribeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 45 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Thayer, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Thayer against the cage but Thayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Thayer is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Thayer wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T2#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (2) vs (4) Cruz
Thayer breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (4) Cruz
Thayer wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Thayer in close.
Thayer trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (7) vs (4) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thayer tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (9) vs (4) Cruz
Thayer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.#T4#
Cruz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thayer is staying active.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Thayer fails to move to back control.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Thayer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (12) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T5#
Thayer trying to control the position.
Thayer is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Thayer 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.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T6#
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thayer is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Thayer manages to get to full guard.
Thayer working a defensive guard here.
Cruz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (12) vs (9) Cruz#T7#
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (12) vs (11) Cruz
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Cruz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thayer has worked his arm free - good work by Thayer!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thayer sneaks back into half guard.#T9#
Thayer is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thayer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Cruz! |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Abner pushes Rocksteady up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocksteady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocksteady is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rocksteady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Abner
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB#
Rocksteady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Abner
Abner is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Abner has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is pressing down on Rocksteady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocksteady is holding on for now. #T1#
Abner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (5) Abner
Abner wants to control the pace but Rocksteady is squirming around nicely.
Abner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abner content just to control the position here.
It looks like Abner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Abner takes Rocksteady's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rocksteady (2) vs (8) Abner#T2#
Rocksteady looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Abner has managed to slip his arm under Rocksteady's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rocksteady is tapping out! Submission win for Abner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
#TD#
Oliveira pulls Abner into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (3) Abner
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to escape the position but Abner is controlling the position.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
Abner is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now. #T1#
Abner not doing much here.
Abner wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Abner passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abner in particular looking to stall.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abner is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now. #T3#
Abner prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Abner is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Abner trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Abner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (3) Abner
Oliveira advances to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold.
Abner trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Abner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
Abner trying to control the position.
#T7#
Abner being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira'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.
Abner keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #T8#
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (3) Abner
Oliveira is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Abner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Abner tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Abner being controlled for a moment.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Abner stops Oliveira from passing to mount.
Oliveira working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Abner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliveira is thwarting Abner's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Oliveira prevents Abner from improving his position.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abner is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount. #T14#
Oliveira prevents Abner from improving his position.
Oliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Archie Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Muffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danilov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muffin is in Danilov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Muffin tries to pass. #T1#
Muffin wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for subs off his back but Muffin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Danilov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mc Muffin !
An out of breath and clearly excited Mc Muffin thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wallace lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Steve.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallace cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wallace scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Wallace misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve is looking to wear down Wallace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Steve pushes him away.
Wallace takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace connects with a jab.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Steve clinches.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a knee 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!
Steve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve sets himself, and Wallace steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Steve backpedaling.
Steve avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steve backs up against the ropes.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace scores with a jab.
Shaun Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Wallace thumps Steve with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Wallace tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick from Steve lands but Wallace takes it in his stride.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve lands a body shot.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
#CL#
Steve pushes Wallace up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4#
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
As Wallace backs away, Steve returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve avoids the body shot from Wallace.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shaun Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wallace tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
#BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well. #T1#
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steve wants to clinch.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve 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.
Steve slips a straight right by Wallace.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Wallace connects with a jab.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Steve slips a straight right by Wallace.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 37:39
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 37:39
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shaun Wallace thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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#
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lahey dodges the punch combination from Frederick.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Frederick drives through and clinches with Lahey against the ropes.
#BC2#
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Martino Frederick has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Lahey.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frederick. Lahey shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lahey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Frederick clinches up with Lahey and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lahey wants to break free but Frederick has control.
Frederick prevents Lahey from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Frederick tries to clinch but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a head kick but Frederick moves out of range.
Lahey throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Frederick counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Lahey on his ass! Lahey wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Lahey blocks a head kick by Frederick.
Frederick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Frederick clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick staying out of range there.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Lahey circles away.
Lahey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Frederick takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lahey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey takes a swing at Frederick's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Lahey misses.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lahey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lahey throws a series of punches but Frederick avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Frederick has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Frederick clinches. #BC#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frederick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martino Frederick should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Martino Frederick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lahey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frederick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey misses with a double jab
and Lahey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lahey scores with a hook to the body. Frederick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lahey throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily. #CL#
Frederick instigates a clinch. #BC#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frederick tries to clinch but Lahey is having none of it.
Frederick throws a low kick but Lahey moves out of range easily.
Lahey swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey throws a combination that misses
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Lahey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frederick tried to score with a low kick but Lahey checks it.
Frederick is looking to clinch.
Frederick is looking to clinch but Lahey is avoiding it.
#T1#
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
Lahey works over Frederick's head and body with a nice combination.
Lahey misses with a shot to the body
and Frederick counters with a two punch combo.
Lahey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Frederick rushes Lahey and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frederick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frederick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lahey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frederick moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Lahey avoids the head kick by Frederick.
#CL#
Frederick closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Lahey is looking to break free of the clinch but Frederick has double underhooks. #BC2#
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Frederick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frederick misses with a kick to the body.
Lahey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Lahey clips Frederick with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Frederick a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frederick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Lahey looks to land a combination but Frederick avoids it well. #CL#
Frederick pushes Lahey up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
Lahey is trying to break the clinch but Frederick is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Martino Frederick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Frederick dodges the punch combination from Lahey.
Frederick tries to clinch up but Lahey circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey tries to counter with a clinch but Frederick shakes him off and moves away.
Lahey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frederick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lahey wants to counter with a clinch but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey wants to counter the offense by Frederick and move into the clinch position.
Lahey misses with a head kick.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lahey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lahey wants to counter with a clinch but Frederick pushes him away.
Lahey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frederick counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Frederick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Lahey misses the body punch
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Lahey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frederick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lahey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahey misses with the combination.
#T1#
Lahey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frederick.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Lahey circles away.
Lahey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lahey jabs Frederick right on the nose. Frederick blinks but takes it well.
Lahey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Frederick has closed the distance and engaged Lahey in a clinch.
#BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frederick throws a series of punches but Lahey avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Frederick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lahey, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Frederick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - Lahey circles away.
Lahey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Lahey lands with a hook. Frederick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Frederick.
Frederick wants to clinch up but Lahey keeps it at a distance.
Frederick slips a jab from Lahey.
Lahey throws a head kick but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lahey.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frederick.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Lahey circles away.
Frederick tries to bum rush Lahey with a series of wild strikes but Lahey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frederick scores with a three punch combo!
Lahey throws a head kick that misses.
Frederick wants to clinch.
Frederick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frederick tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jim Lahey just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Martino Frederick'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R4#
Lahey swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederick.
Frederick works over Lahey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lahey throws a jab when Frederick was well out of range.
Frederick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederick misses with the combination.
Frederick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lahey eats them both and turns towards Frederick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lahey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frederick circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Frederick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lahey tries to circle away but Frederick has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Frederick has Lahey up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Lahey misses its intended target.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
Lahey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frederick blocks a head kick by Lahey.
Martino Frederick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martino Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frederick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Lahey circles away.
Frederick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lahey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Frederick forces Lahey back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
Lahey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Frederick to counter with a crisp jab.
Frederick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lahey in his tracks. #CL#
Frederick instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lahey at a distance.
Lahey throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and before Lahey can reset, Frederick rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Lahey is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Lahey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lahey get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lahey stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Frederick runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martino Frederick!
Martino Frederick 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Chriss is having none of it.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown #CL#
and Chriss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (0) vs (2) Ribeiro
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribeiro in particular looking to stall.
Chriss trying to control from the bottom.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chriss is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chriss.#T1#
Chriss is trying to control the position but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro stays in close to Chriss's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Chriss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chriss has his hands on Ribeiro's head, controlling the position.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chriss. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (0) vs (5) Ribeiro#T5##SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chriss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribeiro is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (0) vs (7) Ribeiro#T6#
Chriss is working to get back to half guard.
Chriss wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Chriss working to try and regain half guard.
Chriss is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Chriss manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Chriss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (7) Ribeiro#SUB#
Chriss is persistently looking for the submission but Ribeiro is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chriss gets his way!
#SUB#
Chriss is persistently looking for the submission but Ribeiro is defending it well.
#T8#
Ribeiro is in bad spot here.
Chriss is trying to stick to Ribeiro's back but Ribeiro is turning into Chriss. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chriss's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ribeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (9) Ribeiro
Chriss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chriss is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (4) vs (12) Ribeiro
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss stops Ribeiro from passing to mount.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Chriss is defending well. #T11#
Chriss is looking for a sweep.
Chriss is trying to work for a sweep but Ribeiro has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (4) vs (14) Ribeiro
Chriss is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro wants to take Chriss's back but he can't do it this time.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Ribeiro trying to control but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.#T13#
Chriss working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Chriss is squirming around nicely.
Chriss gets back to half guard.
Chriss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chriss.#T14#
Ribeiro won't allow Chriss to sweep him here. #SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
#SUB#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 14 to 4.
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 31 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lalla tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Abner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Abner
Lalla tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Abner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lalla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lalla still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lalla has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (4) vs (2) Abner
The referee asks Lalla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lalla prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lalla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Abner 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 (2) Abner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lalla trying to control but Abner is having none of it.
Abner doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T3#
Abner regains half guard.
Abner is staying active underneath Lalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abner is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
Abner wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
#T4#
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lalla prevents Abner from improving his position.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Abner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lalla is trying to control the action in half guard but Abner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lalla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Abner manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Lalla 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.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner seems keen to control Lalla's posture.#T7##SUB#
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (6) vs (4) Abner
Abner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lalla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (4) Abner
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lalla passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Abner won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Abner gets back to full guard.
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla stalling away here and it's allowed Abner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Abner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Lalla defends easily.
Lalla trying to move into half guard but instead Abner has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (6) Abner#T10#
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner content to stall in guard here.
Abner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (9) Abner
Abner slows the pace down.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla is letting Abner control him for a moment. #T12#
Abner working away.
Abner is staying tight to Lalla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Abner controls the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Abner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abner just content to control the position.
Lalla can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Abner trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Abner slows the pace down.
Lalla wants to control but Abner postures up.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Abner controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Abner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abner trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 9 to 8.
Cayden Abner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Abner instigates a clinch.
Abner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Teteny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Abner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Teteny is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abner to the mat. Abner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Abner#SUB#
Teteny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (2) vs (4) Abner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Abner staying calm.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Teteny is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control.
Teteny is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abner is stalling here. Teteny is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Teteny has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (6) vs (4) Abner#SUB#
Teteny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teteny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Teteny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abner, who protects the arm well.
Teteny in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Teteny wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
Abner is trying to control Teteny's posture but Teteny avoids it.
Abner trying to remain calm as Teteny controls from the top position.#SUB#
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abner has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Abner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (6) Abner
Abner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abner trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #T4#
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner being controlled here momentarily.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (6) Abner
Teteny stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#T5#
Abner is pulling down on Teteny's head to control his posture.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB#
Teteny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (8) vs (10) Abner
Abner wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Teteny being controlled for a moment.
Teteny regains half guard.#T6#
Teteny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner stalling away here and it's allowed Teteny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Abner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abner wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Abner pushing down on Teteny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Teteny keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teteny keeps working.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard.
Teteny keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Teteny wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teteny keeps working.
Abner trying to pass the guard but Teteny defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teteny is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abner is trying to control. Teteny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Teteny tries to get to full guard but Abner has control of the leg.
Abner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teteny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teteny preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Abner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teteny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teteny is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away. #T11#
Teteny keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Teteny is defending well. #SUB2#
Abner is working for a submission of some sort.
Teteny wants to control but Abner is keeping busy.
Teteny is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard. #T12#
Teteny wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
Abner trying to pass the guard but Teteny defending well.
Abner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Teteny is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner controlling the pace.
Abner wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Abner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Teteny is trying to get back to full guard.
Teteny controlling the position for now.#T14#
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teteny manages to get to full guard.
Abner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (8) vs (13) Abner
Abner wants to control but Teteny is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner wins on points by 13 to 8.
A less than humble Cayden Abner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Muffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pardi.#TD#
Pardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muffin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pardi (4) vs (0) Muffin
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Muffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Pardi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pardi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pardi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin is looking to regain half guard here but Pardi keeps moving and retains side control.
Muffin struggling a bit here.#T1#
Muffin is looking to regain half guard here but Pardi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pardi working away.
Muffin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pardi easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (6) vs (0) Muffin
Pardi controlling from mount.
Muffin tries to lock up and control but Pardi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pardi controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Muffin prevents Pardi from taking his back.
Muffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi fails to advance to Muffin 's back.
Pardi controlling from mount.
Muffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Pardi is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Muffin moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (6) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi keeping full guard, as Muffin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muffin has Pardi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (8) vs (2) Muffin #T4#
Pardi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Muffin working for submissions but it's allowed Pardi to get to half guard.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (11) vs (2) Muffin #T5#
Muffin is trying to escape the position but Pardi is controlling the position.
Muffin is looking for a sweep.
Pardi trying to control the position but Muffin is working away.
Muffin is trying to improve his position.
Pardi controlling the position from side mount.
Muffin is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Pardi working away.
Muffin prevents Pardi from moving into mount.
Pardi working away.
Muffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Pardi prevents Muffin from improving his position.
Pardi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muffin trying to hold on to Pardi's head to control him but Pardi postures up.
Muffin is trying to control but Pardi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (14) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
Muffin is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it. #T8#
Pardi taking a break here but Muffin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pardi pulls his head out easily.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pardi is taking a breather. Muffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Pardi is pressing down on Muffin 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muffin is holding on for now.
Muffin wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (17) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi is staying tight to Muffin 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pardi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pardi controlling the action here.#T10#
Muffin wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Pardi seems content to control.
Muffin wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well. #T11#
Pardi is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muffin moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pardi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pardi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin controls Pardi momentarily but Pardi frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Muffin has an active guard here but Pardi has managed to pass into half guard.
Muffin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Muffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pardi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Muffin . Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (20) vs (2) Muffin
Pardi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Muffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Muffin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Muffin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Muffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muffin working a defensive guard here.
Pardi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi pushing down on Muffin 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pardi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 20 to 2. |
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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Brad Chestner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Abner darts in and clinches Chestner up against the cage.
Abner is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Abner wants the takedown. Chestner is fighting it off but Abner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chestner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chestner (0) vs (2) Abner
Chestner 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.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chestner trying to control the position.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chestner is keeping the position for now.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but Chestner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chestner (2) vs (2) Abner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chestner wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #T1#
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chestner forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abner wants to improve his position but Chestner is controlling well.
Abner is staying active underneath Chestner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chestner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Chestner wants to take a breather but Abner is having none of it.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Chestner has control of the leg.
Chestner trying to advance position but Abner counters by regaining guard.
Chestner looking to sit in guard and control but Abner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chestner (2) vs (4) Abner
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Chestner is retaining full guard. #T3#
Chestner keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chestner's guard.
Chestner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chestner (6) vs (4) Abner#SUB#
Chestner looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Abner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Chestner!
Brad Chestner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Cayden Abner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'. |
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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 14 wins and 15 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Muffin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Muffin manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Muffin (4) vs (0) Sam
Muffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam tries to bench press Muffin off him but Muffin keeps the position.
Sam is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Sam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muffin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sam wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Muffin controlling the action here.
Sam works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Sam trying to control the position.
Muffin 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.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (2) Sam
Sam wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muffin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (5) Sam
Sam controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muffin , who protects the arm well. #T2#
Muffin can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muffin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Muffin ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (6) vs (5) Sam
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (6) vs (7) Sam#T3#
Sam passes into half guard.
Muffin wants to control the action here but instead Sam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (6) vs (10) Sam
Muffin is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sam controlling from the full mount.
Muffin working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Muffin controls the position.
Muffin is just holding on here. Sam manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (6) vs (13) Sam#SUB2#
Sam has the hooks in. Muffin is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sam passes his arm under Muffin 's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Muffin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Randle misses with a low kick as Reddick jumps back.
A low kick from Randle is predictable there
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Reddick ducks under a wild hook from Randle.
Randle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reddick.#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch.
Reddick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Randle's efforts to push away.
Reddick's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Randle misses with an uppercut.
Reddick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randle with a body shot.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reddick.#T1#
Randle throws a push kick but Reddick slaps the foot to one side.
As Randle backs off Reddick throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.
Randle lands a jab-cross combination.
Reddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Randle closes the distance and pushes Reddick back into the ropes.#BC2#
Reddick breaks from the clinch.
Randle blocks a head kick by Reddick.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddick.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reddick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Randle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle throws a combination that misses
and Reddick counters with an inside leg kick.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Reddick.
Reddick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle throws a body kick that misses.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reddick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reddick is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Randle throws a low kick, looking for Reddick's leg but Reddick calmly moves out of range.
Reddick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reddick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randle back to the ropes. Reddick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Randle tests Reddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reddick checks a leg kick.
Reddick throws a counter combo.
Randle dodges the punch combination from Reddick.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randle misses with a left hand
and Reddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randle finds it's way round the side to connect with Reddick's head.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randle throws a leg kick
and Reddick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Randle tries to clinch up.#T1#
Randle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reddick counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Reddick.
Reddick connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Reddick.
Randle looks to throw a body kick
and Reddick counters with a nice uppercut.
Reddick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle misses with a wild body shot.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle misses with a hook to the body
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle throws a sloppy body shot
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
A punch combination from Randle misses.
Randle throws a right hand that Reddick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reddick also avoids with ease.
Randle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
Reddick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle wants to clinch up but Reddick keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Reddick checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Reddick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randle throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Reddick counters with a head kick. That will keep Randle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Randle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Randle misses with a head kick.
Reddick counters with a body kick.
Randle pushes Reddick away with a front kick.#T1#
Randle closes the distance but Reddick moves to the side
and Reddick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reddick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Reddick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Reddick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Randle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reddick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Randle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randle throws a right hand that Reddick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reddick also avoids with ease.
Reddick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Randle throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Reddick. Beautiful body shot.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Reddick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randle really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle tries to clinch there but Reddick circles away.
Some wild striking there from Randle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R4#
Randle misses with an uppercut
and Reddick counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reddick.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Reddick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reddick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Reddick blocks the leg kick.
Randle swings for the body but Reddick moves out of range.
Randle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Calico Reddick has been cut.
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Randle misses
and Reddick counters with a nice leg kick.
Randle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Reddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
An inside leg kick from Randle misses.
Reddick is looking for the big counter here.
Randle throws a head kick but Reddick moves out of range.
Reddick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a series of strikes. Randle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calico Reddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randle misses with a body punch
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randle's head.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle throws a combination that misses
and Reddick counters with a good, hard body kick but Randle shrugs it off.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Randle throws out a leg kick but Reddick moves out of range and Randle only half commits.
Reddick is looking for the big counter here.
Randle tries to clinch
and Reddick counters with a good low kick that Randle was not able to check.
Reddick moves out of range of the leg kick from Randle.
Randle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reddick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Randle misses
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Reddick moves out of range easily.
As Randle backs off Reddick throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.
Randle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reddick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randle.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Randle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a left and a right that stings Randle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calico Reddick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reddick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 36:40
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 36:40
Judge Josh West scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calico Reddick!
A less than humble Calico Reddick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Frederick shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frederick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Winston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Winston gets control of Frederick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frederick passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (3) vs (0) Winston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (5) vs (0) Winston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston is trying to escape the mount.
Winston tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away. #T1#
Winston is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick tries to control but Winston wriggling away.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Frederick trying to control but Winston is having none of it.
Winston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Winston reaches up to try and control the position but Frederick seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Winston rolls and tries to escape and now Frederick has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (8) vs (0) Winston
Frederick is not going to allow Winston to sit and survive in this position.
What can Winston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frederick keeps control of the position as Winston tries to break free.
#T3#
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
Winston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick is looking to control Winston but Winston is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Winston can't escape the position.
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
#T4#
Winston tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking to break Winston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Winston just trying to survive but Frederick is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Winston is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Winston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Winston tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Winston is holding on tight.
Winston wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Winston holds of for dear life.
Winston tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Winston tries to control the position but Frederick now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (11) vs (0) Winston
Frederick is trying to control but Winston is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Winston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (14) vs (0) Winston
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Winston pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Winston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Winston for a finish.
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Frederick controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Winston biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Winston tries to escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Frederick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Winston is defending well though. Frederick let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Winston right now.
#SUB#
Winston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Frederick gets his way!
Frederick gets his hands free as Winston looks to control. #T9#
Winston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking to break Winston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Winston is really stuck here.
Winston trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Winston wants to escape the position.
Frederick is looking to control Winston but Winston is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Frederick controls the action.
Winston trying to control the hands but Frederick breaks the grip. #SUB#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Winston wants to control his opponent's hands but Frederick gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Winston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Frederick sits in half guard. #T11#
Winston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Frederick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winston sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Winston defends it. #T12#
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (17) vs (0) Winston
Winston is just holding on here. Frederick manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (20) vs (0) Winston
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
Winston tries to escape the position.
Winston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winston is looking to escape.
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
Winston is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Winston is desperately trying to improve his position but Frederick has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Winston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (20) vs (2) Winston
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Winston is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Winston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Martino Frederick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amosov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tai Kung tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tai Kung clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tai Kung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Amosov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (0) vs (2) Tai Kung
Tai Kung 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.
Amosov has control of Tai Kung's left arm, preventing Tai Kung from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov wants to improve his position but instead Tai Kung has moved into half guard.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Amosov won't allow Tai Kung to pass to mount.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tai Kung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tai Kung wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Tai Kung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amosov is staying active underneath Tai Kung, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Amosov gets back to full guard.
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amosov is trying to control the position but Tai Kung postures up.
Tai Kung is stalling in the full guard.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Tai Kung tries to pass. #T6#
Tai Kung slips nicely into half guard.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but Amosov defending well.
Amosov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Tai Kung is trying to control. Amosov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tai Kung controlling the action here.
Amosov wants to improve his position but Tai Kung is controlling well.
#T8#
Amosov keeping hold of Tai Kung's head, controlling as best he can.
Amosov wants to control but Tai Kung is keeping busy.
Tai Kung content to control rather than advance.
Amosov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tai Kung from advancing to side control.#T9#
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tai Kung tries to free his leg and advance position but Amosov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amosov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (2) Tai Kung#T10#
Tai Kung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tai Kung has control of Amosov's left arm, preventing Amosov from doing any damage.
Amosov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amosov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (2) Tai Kung#T11#
Tai Kung holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amosov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amosov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung trying to control the position here.
Tai Kung wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amosov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Amosov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Amosov seems content to control.
Amosov wants to free his trapped foot but Tai Kung is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Tai Kung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amosov is taking a breather. Tai Kung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amosov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amosov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chabazian gets tackled into the cage by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch. #TD#
Rocksteady lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Chabazian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rocksteady showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabazian looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.#T1#
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chabazian is trying to keep Rocksteady in close.
Chabazian wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabazian is still trying to improve position.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.
Chabazian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chabazian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocksteady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Rocksteady's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocksteady 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: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Chabazian#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chabazian is just riding it out for now. Rocksteady eventually gives up the hold.
Chabazian is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chabazian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocksteady. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocksteady works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (7) vs (2) Chabazian
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chabazian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chabazian is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chabazian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rocksteady's best efforts.
Rocksteady prevents Chabazian from improving his position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chabazian keeps working.
Chabazian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady won't allow Chabazian to sweep him here. #T5##SUB2#
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chabazian 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: Rocksteady (7) vs (4) Chabazian
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Rocksteady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocksteady.#T6#
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chabazian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rocksteady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rocksteady has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (9) vs (4) Chabazian
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian 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#
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself.
Rocksteady engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (9) vs (6) Chabazian
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rocksteady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocksteady is doing well to control the position and prevent Chabazian from advancing to side control.#T10#
Rocksteady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabazian is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chabazian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocksteady is just riding it out for now. Chabazian eventually gives up the hold.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (13) vs (6) Chabazian#SUB#
Chabazian showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Chabazian is defending well.
Rocksteady is looking to control Chabazian but Chabazian is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Chabazian can't escape the position.
Rocksteady doesn't have the hooks in and Chabazian manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (13) vs (8) Chabazian#SUB2#
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (15) vs (8) Chabazian#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 but Chabazian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chabazian looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet. #T12#
Rocksteady stays in close to Chabazian's body and controls the position.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabazian pulls Rocksteady in to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving. #SUB#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Chabazian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksteady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksteady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Rocksteady is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chabazian controls Rocksteady momentarily but Rocksteady frees himself. #SUB2#
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.
Rocksteady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rocksteady postures up.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksteady showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rocksteady controlling him for the moment.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully. #T14#
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (15) vs (10) Chabazian
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabazian defends well.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocksteady looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocksteady, not yet.
Chabazian is looking to pass into half guard but Rocksteady pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocksteady is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (17) vs (10) Chabazian
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
James Rocksteady 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 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DeShawn West! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Horghain Yan Spentliche!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yan Spentliche has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Yan Spentliche shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yan Spentliche wants a takedown but no success here.
Yan Spentliche gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShawn West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan Spentliche has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yan Spentliche drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yan Spentliche gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
Yan Spentliche looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
West clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
West looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Yan Spentliche is trying to trip West. He has hold of a leg but West is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yan Spentliche persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: West (0) vs (2) Yan Spentliche
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West wants to sweep here but Yan Spentliche controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Yan Spentliche is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
West controlling the position.
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yan Spentliche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
West keeping moving, preventing Yan Spentliche from controlling successfully.
Yan Spentliche 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. #T3#
Yan Spentliche trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan Spentliche 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. #T4##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yan Spentliche's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (2) vs (2) Yan Spentliche#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
Yan Spentliche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West'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.#T5#
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yan Spentliche swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan Spentliche is trying to control the position but West postures up. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche 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. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yan Spentliche has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Yan Spentliche's legs - danger averted.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Yan Spentliche being controlled here, momentarily.
Yan Spentliche pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: West (5) vs (2) Yan Spentliche
West working away.
West taking a breather here.
West working away.#T7#
West is staying tight to Yan Spentliche's torso, preventing him from escaping.
West wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Yan Spentliche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to control but West postures up.
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yan Spentliche is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: West (5) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T8##SUB2#
West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yan Spentliche.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Yan Spentliche go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is persistently looking for the submission but West is defending it well.
Yan Spentliche struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
West is trying to break free.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stick to West's back but West is turning into Yan Spentliche. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yan Spentliche's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by West. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: West (7) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
Yan Spentliche trying to control here.
Still in half guard, West seems content to control.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
Yan Spentliche is in trouble now - West has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (10) vs (6) Yan Spentliche#T10#
West tries to control but Yan Spentliche wriggling away.
West looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yan Spentliche tries to hold on but West postures up.
Yan Spentliche is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but West is staying active.
West controlling his opponent.
Yan Spentliche regains half guard.#T11#
Yan Spentliche trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking for submissions off his back.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to control from the bottom.
West controlling the pace.
Yan Spentliche trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
#T13#
West moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: West (13) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
Yan Spentliche sneaks back into half guard.
Yan Spentliche is in trouble now - West has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: West (16) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Yan Spentliche is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yan Spentliche felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T14#
Yan Spentliche tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
West with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yan Spentliche tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yan Spentliche has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: West (19) vs (6) Yan Spentliche
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Yan Spentliche right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
West takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A victorious DeShawn West thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tai Kung moves into the clinch.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Tai Kung manages to get underhooks.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Frederick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tai Kung wants a takedown.
#TD#
Frederick pulls guard successfully.
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung 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.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Frederick controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
Tai Kung 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.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick continues to stall.#T2#
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Tai Kung pulls Frederick in to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Tai Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung has control of Frederick's left arm, preventing Frederick from doing any damage.
Frederick trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom. #T5#
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tai Kung has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving. #T6#
Frederick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position. #T7#
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung looking to control.
Frederick pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.#T8#
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tai Kung is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Frederick is thwarting Tai Kung's attempts to control the position.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
Tai Kung controlling the position well. #T10#
Frederick prevents Tai Kung from improving his position.
Frederick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape. #T11#
Tai Kung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tai Kung is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Frederick keeps him under control.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Tai Kung defends it.
Tai Kung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (5) vs (4) Tai Kung#T13#
Frederick needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tai Kung is riding his opponent, not letting Frederick buck him off.
Tai Kung not allowing Frederick to control his hands.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Tai Kung controls the position.
Tai Kung avoiding Frederick 's attempts to control his hands.
Frederick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tai Kung controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Martino Frederick 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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