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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
UrFace stuns Paine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
UrFace misses with a body shot
and Paine counters with a stiff right hand.
UrFace lands a right hook to the body.
UrFace misses with a looping right.
UrFace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
UrFace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from UrFace.
A slow jab from UrFace misses its intended target.
Paine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
UrFace misses with an uppercut
and Paine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
UrFace misses with a body punch
and Paine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UrFace scores with a body shot.
UrFace thows a left - swing and a miss!
UrFace connects with a looping right hand.
UrFace defending well as Paine loads up on a big left hand.
UrFace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Paine misses.
Paine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by UrFace. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
UrFace takes a swing at Paine's ribcage but misses.
A big right from UrFace misses.
ButtStrike UrFace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by UrFace. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
UrFace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paine throws out the jab.
UrFace scores with a jab. Paine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from UrFace.
Paine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by UrFace there.
A looping hook to the body misses from UrFace. Paine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paine throwing a counter right hand but UrFace manages to avoid it.
Paine misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and UrFace counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Paine lands a body punch. #BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
UrFace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Paine is rocked!
UrFace missing with a left hand there. Paine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paine throwing a counter right hand but UrFace manages to avoid it.
UrFace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paine was well out of range. Poor timing from UrFace.
An attempted straight right counter from Paine misses the target.
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
UrFace is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
UrFace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
UrFace missing with a left hand there. Paine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as UrFace throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Paine misses the target.#T4#
UrFace stuns Paine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
UrFace misses with a hook
and Paine counters with a nice body shot.
UrFace walks into a stiff left hand from Paine.
UrFace misses the body punch
and Paine counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
UrFace misses with a body shot
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
UrFace throws an off balance right hand
and UrFace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
UrFace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paine counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ButtStrike UrFace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
UrFace moves out of range of the strikes.
UrFace stuns Paine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
UrFace throws a hook but Paine blocks it.
It looked like Paine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
UrFace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
UrFace throws the left hand but Paine avoids the punch easily.
Paine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UrFace jabs Paine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
UrFace lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paine.#T1#
UrFace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paine counters with a nice uppercut.
UrFace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paine throws a perfectly timed hook that sends UrFace crashing down! UrFace tries to stagger back to his feet but Paine just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused UrFace asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Paine!
Michael Paine very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated ButtStrike UrFace had this to say: 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.
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Event:
OFC 370: Reapers
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Alzado swings widly with a right hand
and Britton counters with a straight right hand.
Alzado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alzado misses with a few strikes there.
Alzado throws a big shot that misses.
Alzado looks to throw the jab but Britton is out of range.
Britton throws a lazy right hand but Alzado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzado looks to land a combination. Britton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alzado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzado misses with a jab to the body
and Britton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Britton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alzado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Britton counters with a big right hand! Oh Alzado is in trouble here! Britton follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darko tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darko to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Darko catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darko, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Darko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Darko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Darko advances to half guard. #T1#
Darko trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Darko'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.
Darko stops Hunt from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Darko sits in half guard.
Darko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Darko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Darko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko throws a strike but Hunt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Darko has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darko's guard.#REVB#
Darko pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Darko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Darko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Darko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!#T3#
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darko is working hard here to advance position.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU2#
Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Darko to his feet.
Darko throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Hunt rushes Darko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
Darko is working Hunt over against the cage.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A body shot lands from Darko.
A short right from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Darko misses with a body punch.
Darko is looking for a takedown.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko working aggressively here.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darko, pushing him back against the cage.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Darko lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Darko pulls guard.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Darko 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.
Hunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Darko's guard.
Darko is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Darko is controlling Hunt's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darko fails with the takedown
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko misses with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darko.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Pave Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Darko.
Hunt pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Darko.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A short left from Darko. #ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. #TD#
Darko has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Darko cracks Hunt with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Darko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hunt is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Darko!
A very excited looking Erick Darko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 28
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Paine misses with a hook
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paine misses with a looping left.
Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Paine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Paine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paine throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Paine jumps back.
Paine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Paine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael Paine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paine with a nice cross.#T1#
Paine throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Paine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paine throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paine blocks the body kick.
Paine checks a leg kick nicely.
Paine throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds slips a jab from Paine.
Paine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paine misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Paine misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Paine misses with a straight left.
Paine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paine with a body shot.
Reynolds stuns Paine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Paine walks into a jab.
Reynolds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paine to score with a decent uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Paine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Paine misses.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Paine misses the target.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Paine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Paine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Paine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Paine is out of range.
Paine is looking to counter punch.
Paine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to slow Paine down with leg kicks.
Paine throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Paine moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Paine saw that one coming.
Paine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paine misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Paine.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Paine misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Paine cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paine's calf.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine throws a lazy uppercut
and Paine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paine connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paine throws out the jab.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Paine is rocked!
Reynolds thumps Paine with a low kick.
Oh Paine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paine avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Paine seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Paine.
Reynolds defending well as Paine loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Reynolds releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Paine.
Paine misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paine throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paine.#T1#
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Paine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Paine as he checks the leg kick.
Paine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paine avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Paine counters with a stiff right hand.
Paine looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Paine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine misses with a straight right.
Paine throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paine misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Paine connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
Paine looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Paine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Paine finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Paine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Paine's head but Paine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Paine.
Paine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Paine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paine throwing a counter right hand but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Paine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paine works the jab nicely.
Paine misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paine throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reynolds.
Paine misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Paine misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Paine misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paine throws out a powerful jab.
Paine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Paine's body.
Paine swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paine misses with a straight left.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Paine's front leg but catches the back leg as Paine tries to avoid it.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paine misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds throws a front kick that sends Paine stumbling back into the cage.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Paine's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds tries to land a body kick
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a jab when Paine was well out of range.
Reynolds slips a jab from Paine.
Paine loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Paine misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paine loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Paine blocks the leg kick.
Paine throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Paine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Paine throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Paine throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Paine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Paine misses the target.
Paine throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Reynolds lands a beautiful left hook that drops Paine. Paine tries to recover but Reynolds is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Paine lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds 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:
OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Britton throws a hook but De Villefort blocks it.
Britton throws a shot from downtown. De Villefort moves away and avoids it.
Britton 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.
De Villefort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Britton gets tackled into the cage by De Villefort. De Villefort maintains the clinch.
Britton misses with a punch to the body.
De Villefort misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Villefort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Britton.
Britton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Britton breaks the clinch.
De Villefort staying out of range there.
Britton works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Britton moves away.
Britton throws an overhand right that lands on De Villefort's shoulder, as De Villefort tries to avoid the shot.
Britton throws a hook but De Villefort blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Villefort.
De Villefort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A jab from De Villefort finds it's way through Britton's defenses.
De Villefort looks to throw the jab but Britton is out of range.
A big left from De Villefort misses.
Britton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Britton throws a shot from downtown. De Villefort moves away and avoids it.#CL#
De Villefort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Britton.
Britton blocking some punches.
Britton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Britton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Britton is looking for the big counter here.
Britton moves away from the strike by De Villefort.
De Villefort looks to throw the jab but Britton is out of range.
De Villefort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Villefort has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
De Villefort has closed the distance and engaged Britton in a clinch.
Britton working De Villefort over with knees to the body.
De Villefort is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Britton scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Britton.
#T2#
Britton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Britton presses De Villefort against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Britton lands a hook that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Britton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Villefort backwards.
Britton lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britton. #ROC2#
De Villefort is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Britton.
Oh De Villefort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Britton lands a big knee to the head and De Villefort goes down! Britton is looking to finish!
Britton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and De Villefort looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Britton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tel Britton!
Tel Britton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Darko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Trujillo counters with a single leg into guard. Darko didn't expect that.
Trujillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Darko has wrist control.
Darko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darko looking to control.
Darko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trujillo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trujillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Darko is retaining full guard.
Trujillo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darko's guard.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
Darko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko 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.
Trujillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darko preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Darko'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.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Darko throws a strike but Trujillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Darko has Trujillo pulled in close to control his posture.
Darko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trujillo lands a couple of elbows.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Trujillo is proving a slippery customer.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Trujillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trujillo passes Darko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trujillo stalling.
Trujillo working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Trujillo stalling.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trujillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darko wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.
Trujillo wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
Trujillo trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Darko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the head.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with a hook.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice body shot.
Trujillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trujillo cracks Darko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trujillo with a hook.
Darko throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Darko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trujillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darko tries to clinch there but Trujillo circles away.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Darko wants to clinch.
Trujillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darko pinned against the cage. Darko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darko misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Trujillo counters with a single leg into guard. Darko didn't expect that. #T1#
Trujillo is working Darko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Trujillo is proving a slippery customer.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Darko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trujillo is now in half guard.
Darko has hold of Trujillo's hands but Trujillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darko controlling the position for now.
Darko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
Trujillo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darko's guard.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trujillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trujillo's back!
Trujillo turns into Darko and is now in his guard.
Darko keeping full guard, as Trujillo tries to pass.
Trujillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trujillo throws a strike but Darko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Darko preventing the sweep.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trujillo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Trujillo struggling a bit here.
Darko working the ground and pound.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trujillo keeps working.
Darko working the ground and pound but Trujillo is defending the strikes. #T4#
Darko working the ground and pound from side control.
Trujillo prevents Darko from improving position.
Darko trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trujillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trujillo 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.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko trying to control the position but Trujillo is working away.
Trujillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko dominated that second round.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trujillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darko connects with a single shot there.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Darko.
A jab from Darko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Trujillo does no damage.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darko.
Trujillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Darko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries to clinch up.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Darko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trujillo. Trujillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Darko misses. #T1#
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darko misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Trujillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darko's guard.
Trujillo distracts Darko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trujillo is continuing to stall.#T2#
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.
Darko is working hard here to advance position.
Trujillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trujillo with a nice head shot there.
Trujillo stands up over Darko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trujillo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Darko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trujillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Darko misses with the ground and pound.
Trujillo tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position.
Darko cracks Trujillo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Darko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Darko taking a breather here.
Darko working the strikes but Trujillo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Trujillo is controlling Darko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trujillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
Trujillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Darko prevents Trujillo from improving his position.
Darko trying to advance position but Trujillo counters by regaining guard.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Trujillo is retaining full guard.
Darko trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo trying to control the position here.
Trujillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Darko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Darko!
Erick Darko 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:
OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Britton throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauser counters with a straight right hand.
Britton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauser throws out the jab.
Hauser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hauser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Britton at a distance.
Britton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Britton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hauser is looking to land body kicks.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hauser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Britton.
Hauser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Britton is able to avoid easily.
Britton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hauser lands a right hand from hell, dropping Britton. Hauser pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Hauser!
Our winner, Conrad Hauser, 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.
In defeat, Tel Britton stepped up to the mic, saying '...Next time.'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Paine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Paine avoids the head kick by Clay.
We've been informed that Paine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paine swings widly with a right hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay defending well as Paine loads up on a big left hand.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay tests Paine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Paine misses.
Clay with a hook.
Paine thuds his right hand into Clay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Paine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Paine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paine punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Clay lands a really nice looking cross but Paine seems unphased.
Paine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Paine is out of range. #T1#
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine misses with a left hand
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Paine sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine checks a low kick from Clay.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Paine drops Clay with a straight right hand, right on the button! Paine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Paine!
Michael Paine very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee jabs O Whitersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that O Whitersson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
O Whitersson drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
O Whitersson missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Whitersson misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but O Whitersson is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Whitersson lands with a right to the head.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from O Whitersson.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
O Whitersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
O Whitersson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
O Whitersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but O Whitersson is out of range.
Lee tries to work over O Whitersson's front leg with a kick but O Whitersson checks it.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Whitersson slips under a jab.
O Whitersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut lands for O Whitersson. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee misses with a body shot
and O Whitersson counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at O Whitersson to acknowledge the strikes.
O Whitersson misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Whitersson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Whitersson.
Lee scores with a hook.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
O Whitersson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
#KD#
Lee lands a big right hand that sends O Whitersson crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves O Whitersson back to his feet!#ROC#
O Whitersson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
Lee finds O Whitersson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! O Whitersson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lee lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure O Whitersson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Lee!
After winning the bout, Christopher Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC 362: Punch-Drunk
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Britton throws an off balance right hand
and Montezuma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Britton catches Montezuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Britton scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Montezuma.
Britton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Montezuma misses with a looping right.
Montezuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Britton throws a combination that misses
letting Montezuma counter with a right hand.
Montezuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma tries to land a body kick
and Britton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Britton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Britton throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Britton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montezuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Britton connects with a jab.
Montezuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montezuma throws a right hand that misses
and Britton counters with a stiff right hand.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Britton.
Montezuma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Montezuma. That snapped Britton's head back.
Britton moves out of range as Montezuma throws a body kick.
Montezuma throws a hook but Britton avoids it easily.
Britton misses with a straight right.
Montezuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Britton slips a jab from Montezuma.
Britton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Britton misses the target.
Britton throws a hook to the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Britton moves away.#T2#
Montezuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britton.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Britton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montezuma - the referee stops the clock and Britton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montezuma. Britton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Britton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montezuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Britton really felt that one!
Britton is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montezuma, right into the meat.
Britton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montezuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Montezuma throws a sloppy body shot
and Britton counters with a straight right hand.
Britton misses with a looping right.
Montezuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Britton.
Montezuma misses the shot to the body.
Britton throws a shot from downtown. Montezuma moves away and avoids it.
Montezuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Britton.
A countering left hand to the body from Montezuma misses.#T3#
Montezuma jabs at Britton's body.
Britton throws a jab but it's blocked by Montezuma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montezuma! But no joy.
Britton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Britton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Britton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Britton backing away here, and Montezuma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Britton swings widly with a right hand
and Montezuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Montezuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Britton.
Britton avoids a kick to the body.
Britton is looking to counter punch.
Britton moves away from the strike by Montezuma.
Montezuma throws a body punch but Britton moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montezuma.
Montezuma moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Montezuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Montezuma thows a body kick. Britton tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Britton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with a looping right.
Montezuma lands a big head kick that sends Britton to the canvas! Montezuma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quetzal Montezuma!
A very excited looking Quetzal Montezuma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tel Britton was interviewed post fight and said '...Next time.'.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2048 p4p, 207 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 389 p4p, 40 weight class). Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Ewen Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has picked Aoki up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Davis
Aoki is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Davis not doing much here.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Davis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Davis is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Davis controlling the action here.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Davis trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Davis is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Aoki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Davis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Davis
Aoki tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Davis happy to just control the position for now.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davis is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control but Davis passes easily into half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Davis
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davis trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aoki's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (7) Davis
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (7) Davis
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (9) vs (7) Davis
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (11) vs (7) Davis
Davis is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis 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: Aoki (11) vs (9) Davis
Davis postures up.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (9) Davis
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Davis wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (9) Davis
Aoki tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Aoki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki mounts Davis! Really nice guard pass there!
Aoki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Davis tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Davis regains half guard.
Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (19) vs (9) Davis
Aoki wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Aoki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aoki prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis tries to hold on but Aoki postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Kazushi Aoki 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.
Ewen Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'. |
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Event:
MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
George throws a nice looking combination but Britton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britton throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Britton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Britton misses the jab.
George misses with a body shot.
Britton with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
Britton just misses with a punch to the body.
George throws a hook but Britton avoids it easily.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
George lands an uppercut.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George misses with a body punch.
Britton misses with an elbow over the top.
Britton prevents a body shot from George.
George wants to get back to striking at distance but Britton won't allow it.
George lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Britton pulls guard.
George pushes down on Britton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Britton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Britton trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Britton is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Britton wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
George controlling the pace. #SUB2#
George is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Britton is concentrating on defense, preventing George from advancing position.
Britton wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George wants to take a breather but Britton is having none of it.
Britton is looking to improve his position.
George controlling the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Britton is in trouble now - George has advanced to mount!
George is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Britton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Britton 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.
George trying to pass the guard but Britton defending well.
George trying to control the action but Britton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Britton is defending against the submission attempts here by George.
Britton is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George is thwarting Britton's attempts to control the position.#T3#
George wants to stand up but Britton is controlling the position.
Britton wants to control but George is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
George is working for a kimura but Britton is defending it quite comfortably.
George drops an elbow to the side of Britton's head. #SUB2#
George is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Britton is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britton keeps working.
Britton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
George would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Britton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britton is trying to control the position but George postures up.
Britton has control of George's left arm, preventing George from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Britton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. George manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Britton takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tearrius George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
That's time! Britton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Britton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George lands a right hook to the body.
George lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
Britton moves away from the strike by George.
The fighters circling - Britton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Britton jabs George right on the nose. George blinks but takes it well.
Britton throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
George ducks under a wild hook from Britton.
George lands a head kick!
George scores with a sloppy right hand. Britton should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Britton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
George misses with a low kick.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Britton.
George tries a quick counter leg kick but Britton is wise to it.#T1#
George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Britton manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
George misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Britton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Britton blocks a jab.
Britton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Britton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Britton doesn't manage to clinch there - George circles away.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George throws a head kick that misses.
Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
George throws a low kick but it's checked well by Britton.
Britton slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Britton blocks the leg kick.
Britton is looking to counter punch.
George misses with a shot to the body
and Britton counters with a nice uppercut.
Britton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Britton.#T2#
George misses with a hook to the body
enabling Britton to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Britton finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britton takes a jab right on the kisser.
George jabs at Britton's body.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Britton misses its target.
George misses with a body punch
and Britton counters with a left to the body.
Britton throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George throws a low kick but Britton avoids it.
Britton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
Britton walks into a left hand.
Britton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before George has time to react.
Britton thuds his right hand into George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George misses with a straight right.
Britton misses with a straight right.
Britton lands with an uppercut that bounces George off the cage and back into range.
George tries to land a leg kick but Britton saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Britton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for George. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Britton connects with a right hand. George shakes it off.#CUT#
The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Britton blocks a jab.
Britton throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it.
George lands an overhand right.
Britton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George swings for the body but Britton moves out of range.
Britton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by George. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of George.
Britton tries to clinch but George moves out of range. #KD2#
George lands a big uppercut and Britton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Britton looks OK. George waves Britton back to his feet!
Oh Britton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by George. That's going to slow Britton down.
George scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Britton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
George feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Britton's calf.
George lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from George.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
George throws a lazy right hand but Britton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Britton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George works Britton's body with a nice hook.
Britton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Britton does a little dance to reset his feet.
George lands a slapping body shot.
George lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk. Britton catches George right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tearrius George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
George walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Britton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Britton connects with the punch.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
Britton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George connects with an inside leg kick.
George bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Britton's head.
George throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Britton has managed to clinch.
Britton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Britton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Britton lands an elbow inside that George shrugs off.
Britton can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
#BC#
Britton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
Tearrius George's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George throws a low kick but Britton avoids it.
George looks to land a body kick but Britton moved away.#T1##CL#
Britton moves into range and clinches up with George.#BC#
Britton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Britton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Britton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Britton scores with a shot to the body.
Britton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
George misses with a lunging right hand
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tearrius George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tel Britton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tel Britton waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Clifton throws a sloppy body shot
and O Whitersson counters with a stiff right hand.
O Whitersson 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.
Clifton throws a hook to the side of O Whitersson's head but O Whitersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Whitersson closes the distance but Clifton moves to the side
and Clifton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Whitersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clifton throws a hook but O Whitersson blocks it.
Clifton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Whitersson.
A counter left hand to the body from Clifton misses its target.
Clifton lands with a kick to the ribs.
O Whitersson lands with a cross.
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. O Whitersson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton throws the left hand but O Whitersson avoids the punch easily.
O Whitersson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from O Whitersson misses the target.
Clifton scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Whitersson in his tracks. #ROC#
O Whitersson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
O Whitersson forces Clifton back against the cage and clinches.
O Whitersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clifton finish him?#T1#
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson seems to have recovered his senses.
O Whitersson working aggressively here.
Clifton lands with a right to the head.
O Whitersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clifton.
O Whitersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clifton backwards. #BC2#
O Whitersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Clifton lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Whitersson doesn't seem phased though.
Clifton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Whitersson.
Clifton misses with an uppercut
and O Whitersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clifton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Whitersson to score with a decent uppercut.
O Whitersson throws a series of strikes that have Clifton backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
O Whitersson misses with a right hand
and Clifton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clifton looks to land a right hand but O Whitersson moved out of range.#T2#
O Whitersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clifton on the side of the head.
O Whitersson scores with a jab.
O Whitersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clifton throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Whitersson slips a straight right by Clifton.
A good leg kick by Clifton.
Clifton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throws an overhand right that lands on Clifton's shoulder, as Clifton tries to avoid the shot.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Clifton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson jabs at Clifton's body.
Clifton connects with a leg kick. O Whitersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Whitersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
A quick step to the side and Clifton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clifton throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Clifton has knocked O Whitersson down with a huge combo! Clifton steps away and waves a wobbly O Whitersson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Whitersson moves in looking to clinch but Clifton pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as O Whitersson blocks the leg kick.
O Whitersson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clifton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clifton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton swats away the attempt to clinch by O Whitersson.
Clifton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Whitersson misses with a straight left.
O Whitersson throws a looping overhand right but Clifton ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
O Whitersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Clifton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clifton digs a good hook to O Whitersson's body.
O Whitersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Whitersson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clifton throws a looping overhand right but O Whitersson ducks down to avoid it.
Clifton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clifton cracks a nice hook into O Whitersson's ribs.
Clifton misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Clifton.#CUT#
That has opened up Whitey O Whitersson's cut even more.
Clifton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clifton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
O Whitersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clifton lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whitey O Whitersson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Clifton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clifton throws a right and a left that O Whitersson avoids nicely.
Clifton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Whitersson. That did some damage!
Clifton misses with a head kick.
Clifton blocks a jab.
It looked like Clifton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Whitersson throws a big shot that misses.
O Whitersson takes one to the side of the head.
Clifton misses with a body shot.
Clifton blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton missing with a left hand there. O Whitersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Whitersson missing with a left hand there. Clifton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Clifton misses the target.
Nice shot lands for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Whitersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clifton throws out the jab. #T1#
O Whitersson misses with a wild body shot.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Whitersson.
Clifton walks into a stiff left hand from O Whitersson.
Clifton lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range.
O Whitersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Whitersson throws a jab when Clifton was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Whitersson. Clifton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton is looking to counter punch.
O Whitersson moves forwards but Clifton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clifton misses with the combination.
O Whitersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from O Whitersson.#T2#
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
O Whitersson connects with a looping right hand.
Clifton scores with a jab.
Clifton scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Whitersson misses with a straight left. #KD#
Clifton drops O Whitersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but O Whitersson looks back up at him and smiles so Clifton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
O Whitersson throws out a loose jab but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Clifton.
O Whitersson slips a jab from Clifton.
O Whitersson throws an overhand right that lands on Clifton's shoulder, as Clifton tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Clifton drops O Whitersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but O Whitersson looks back up at him and smiles so Clifton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clifton throws a monster overhand right that drops O Whitersson! Clifton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Clifton!
An out of breath Tony Clifton 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2025 p4p, 219 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1579 p4p, 173 weight class). Kazushi Aoki had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu clinches.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
Aoki manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Aoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aoki manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Jitsu is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Aoki stays in close to Jitsu's body and controls the position.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jitsu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (2) Jitsu
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (13) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu showing good submission defense here.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu turns into Aoki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Jitsu
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (15) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki passes Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (18) vs (4) Jitsu
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jitsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (18) vs (6) Jitsu
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Jitsu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (23) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu prevents Aoki from improving position.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu moves into full guard.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Jitsu recovers full guard.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu looks winded!
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (26) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (29) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Kazushi Aoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Paine misses with a hook
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paine.
Paine misses the jab.
Yoshida cracks Paine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshida misses with a left hand
and Paine counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Paine throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Paine moves out of range easily.
Paine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Paine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshida finds it's way round the side to connect with Paine's head.
Nice body punch from Paine.
Yoshida is looking to slow Paine down with leg kicks. #T1#
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paine dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshida!
Nice jab there from Yoshida.
Paine just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Yoshida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Paine moves out of range easily.
Yoshida is looking to slow Paine down with leg kicks.
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from Paine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshida throws a head kick that Paine semi-blocks.
Paine missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Paine backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Paine moved away.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paine misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Paine slips a jab and a cross from Yoshida.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Yoshida lands but Paine takes it in his stride.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paine finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshida's head.
Paine throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paine's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida. #T3#
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Paine avoids it.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Paine moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
Paine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paine lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.
Yoshida cracks the inside of Paine's front leg.
Paine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paine misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Paine moved away.
Paine checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paine throws out the jab.
Paine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Paine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paine misses with a straight right.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida is looking to land body kicks.
Paine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yoshida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Paine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paine.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Paine thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paine.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paine backwards.
Paine tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Paine as the two fighters clinch.
Paine tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Paine lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Paine manages to break the clinch.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida fakes the leg kick and cracks Paine in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Paine moves out of range.
Paine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida. #T1#
Paine scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Yoshida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Paine's leg but Paine calmly moves out of range.
Paine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a head kick. Paine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshida. Paine shrugs it off though.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick
and Paine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paine manages to avoid it.
Paine blocks a low kick nicely.
Paine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paine lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick
and Paine counters with a series of strikes. Yoshida will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paine checks a leg kick.
Paine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Paine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Paine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Paine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to work over Paine's front leg with a kick but Paine checks it.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Paine pushes him off.
Paine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Paine.
Yoshida fails to land with a series of punches.
Paine takes one on the button.#T3#
Yoshida throws a poor cross that misses
and Paine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paine checks a low kick from Yoshida.
A nice side step and Paine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Paine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paine can do to turn this around?
Paine throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Paine.
Paine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yoshida looks to throw a body kick
and Paine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paine has time to react.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Paine.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Paine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yoshida thinking.
A head kick from Yoshida lands but Paine takes it in his stride.
Yoshida lands a jab to Paine's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Paine finds it's target.#T4#
Yoshida throws a jab when Paine was well out of range.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida throws out a leg kick but Paine moves out of range and Yoshida only half commits.
Paine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Paine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Paine misses.
Yoshida 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.
Paine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Paine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paine moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Paine misses the target.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Paine avoids it.
Paine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Paine off balance momentarily.
A jab from Paine misses.
Paine looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Paine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshida blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Paine misses with the head strike.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Paine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Paine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Yoshida misses with a combination
and Paine counters with a one-two to the body.
Paine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yoshida.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Paine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
and Paine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Yoshida wants to clinch.#T2#
Yoshida takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paine.
Paine throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshida finds it's way round the side to connect with Paine's head.
Paine misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Michael Paine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paine avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
#T3#
Paine misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Paine cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Paine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida moves out of range as Paine strikes.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
A big left from Paine misses.
Yoshida cracks Paine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Paine misses with a looping right.
A jab from Paine misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paine scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Paine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paine throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Paine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Paine throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem.
Paine misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takashi Yoshida.
Well Yoshida 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
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Event:
PFC 45 Antonio vs Crank
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalin staying out of range there.
Darko throws a series of punches but Stalin moves out of range.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stalin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Stalin moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalin misses the target.
Stalin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darko finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalin's head.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalin tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stalin backs up against the cage.
Stalin is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it.
Darko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Stalin moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalin lands a hook that snaps the head of Darko backwards. #TD2#
Darko has Stalin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stalin tumbling to the mat - Darko dives into Stalin's guard.
Darko won't allow Stalin to sweep him here. #T1#
Stalin has his hands on Darko's head, controlling the position.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalin is retaining full guard.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko throws a strike but Stalin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko is controlling Stalin's posture.
Stalin working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Darko pulls Stalin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Darko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stalin doesn't defend quickly enough and Darko has managed to lock this one up! Can Stalin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Darko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erick Darko!
In his post fight interview, Erick Darko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 5574 p4p, 513 weight class) and Kazushi Aoki (ranked 1981 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Frank Damozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Damozzi pulls guard effortlessly.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Damozzi is retaining full guard.
Damozzi working a defensive guard here.
Damozzi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Damozzi is keeping the position.
Damozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damozzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Damozzi is keeping the position.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (0) vs (3) Aoki
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Damozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Damozzi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a sweep.
Damozzi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
My spies in Total Impact MMA/KT inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Damozzi is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Damozzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Damozzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Damozzi is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damozzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damozzi is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (0) vs (6) Aoki
Damozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Damozzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Damozzi defending well.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damozzi defends it well.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Aoki is thwarting Damozzi's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Damozzi recovers full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Damozzi is keeping the position.
Damozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Damozzi looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Damozzi is retaining full guard.
Aoki trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Damozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki pushing down on Damozzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damozzi keeps working.
Damozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damozzi keeps working.
Damozzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Damozzi trying to control but Aoki postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Damozzi is working away.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (0) vs (9) Aoki
Aoki trying to control but Damozzi is having none of it.
Aoki working for a submission but Damozzi is keeping him at bay.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control the pace but Damozzi is squirming around nicely.
Aoki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Damozzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki takes Damozzi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Damozzi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Damozzi (0) vs (12) Aoki
Damozzi is really stuck here.
Aoki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aoki is looking for a rear naked choke here but Damozzi reverses the position brilliantly into Aoki's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (2) vs (12) Aoki
Damozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (2) vs (14) Aoki
Aoki 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.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves into full mount! Damozzi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (2) vs (17) Aoki
Aoki wants to control the pace but Damozzi is squirming around nicely.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Damozzi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Damozzi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (4) vs (17) Aoki
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (4) vs (19) Aoki
Damozzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi trying to control the position.
Aoki passes Damozzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Damozzi is defending the position.
Aoki prevents Damozzi from improving his position.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damozzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki is keen to just control but Damozzi is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Damozzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Damozzi is having none of it.
Damozzi trying to control here.
Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (4) vs (22) Aoki
Damozzi is trying to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damozzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damozzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is trying to improve his position.
Aoki tries to move to mount but Damozzi blocks the move with his legs.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damozzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damozzi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Damozzi is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damozzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (4) vs (25) Aoki
Damozzi prevents Aoki from taking his back.
Aoki working for a guillotine from mount but Damozzi is in no mood to give up.
Aoki is stalling here but it's allowed Damozzi to get half guard.
Damozzi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Damozzi defends the submission attempt.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Damozzi defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 25 to 4.
Kazushi Aoki 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:
TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Agnarsson throws a hook but Paine blocks it.
Paine blocks a jab.
Paine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paine slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paine misses with a looping right.
Paine connects with a single shot there.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Paine counters with a stiff right hand.
Paine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Agnarsson is rocked!
Paine lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Agnarsson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Paine dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Paine!
Michael Paine gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Zvonimir throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Zvonimir avoids the body shot from Bean.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean lunges at Zvonimir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zvonimir's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
Bean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zvonimir lands with a nice body punch.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Bean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zvonimir thinking. #T1#
Zvonimir catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bean misses with a hook
and Zvonimir counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Zvonimir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Bean misses with a hook.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean misses the jab.
And Zvonimir responds with a good body kick, but Bean manages to step out the way in time.
Zvonimir works the jab nicely.
Zvonimir missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Bean slips under a jab.
Zvonimir throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Zvonimir is out of range.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Zvonimir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zvonimir throws out the jab.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zvonimir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zvonimir lands with a good body shot.
Bean looks to land a combination but Zvonimir avoids it well.
Zvonimir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zvonimir misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zvonimir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Bean lands a jab to Zvonimir's midsection.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zvonimir misses the jab.#CL2#
Zvonimir clinches up against the cage.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Zvonimir's head.
Zvonimir avoids the elbow strike from Bean, against the cage.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Zvonimir throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Bean.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Zvonimir.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Zvonimir's head back.
Zvonimir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Bean.
Bean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bean throws a head kick that misses.
Zvonimir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bean with a body shot.#T4#
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Zvonimir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Zvonimir appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zvonimir lands a glancing blow to the side of Bean's head.
Zvonimir with a jab.
Zvonimir walks into a stiff left hand from Bean.
Bean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zvonimir blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Bean misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zvonimir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zvonimir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zvonimir drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
Bean jumps guard but Zvonimir stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zvonimir stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Bean will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zvonimir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Zvonimir.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean lands a really nice looking cross but Zvonimir seems unphased.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Zvonimir moves away and avoids it.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A jab from Bean misses.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Zvonimir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Bean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bean.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bean misses its intended target.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Bean.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Zvonimir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zvonimir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Nice body kick there by Zvonimir.
A cross from Zvonimir lands.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Zvonimir does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zvonimir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the body.
Zvonimir scores with a kick 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!
Zvonimir throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a straight right.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Zvonimir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Zvonimir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bean.
A big left from Bean misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
James Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zvonimir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bean's sensitive parts.
Bean throws a series of punches but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Zvonimir slips a jab from Bean.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Zvonimir slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zvonimir.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Zvonimir.
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zvonimir throws out a powerful jab.
Zvonimir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Zvonimir misses the jab.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean scores with a body shot.
Bean connects with a right hand. Zvonimir shakes it off.
Zvonimir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean misses with a few strikes there.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zvonimir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Bean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zvonimir!
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Bean.
Bean avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zvonimir misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bean's head.#T4#
Zvonimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Zvonimir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Zvonimir defending well as Bean loads up on a big left hand.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zvonimir.
Bean lands a head shot.
Zvonimir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zvonimir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bean.
Zvonimir misses with a kick to the body.
Zvonimir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zvonimir rushes Bean and presses him up against the cage.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean is trying to force a seperation but Zvonimir has the dominant position.
Bean digs a right hand into Zvonimir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zvonimir's gas tank.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Zvonimir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean is working Zvonimir over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Bean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R3#
Zvonimir misses with a head kick.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zvonimir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zvonimir digs a good hook to Bean's body.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zvonimir manages to avoid it.
Zvonimir connects with a body shot.
Zvonimir ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Zvonimir moves out of range easily.
Zvonimir lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean swings for the body but Zvonimir moves out of range.
#T1#
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Bean takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zvonimir is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zvonimir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Zvonimir tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zvonimir throws a big counter head kick but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Zvonimir throws a push kick but Bean slaps the foot to one side.
Zvonimir looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Zvonimir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zvonimir finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Zvonimir lands with an overhand left.
Zvonimir throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Zvonimir misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zvonimir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zvonimir swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Zvonimir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zvonimir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zvonimir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zvonimir is looking to land body kicks.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zvonimir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Bean throws a hook but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir wants to slow Bean down by chopping away at his legs.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean throws a big shot that misses.
Zvonimir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zvonimir throws a wild body kick that Bean sees coming a mile off.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zvonimir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zvonimir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zvonimir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zvonimir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jab, jab by Bean - just one landing.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zvonimir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean avoids the body shot from Zvonimir.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Zvonimir slips the punch.
Zvonimir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zvonimir moves away.
Zvonimir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zvonimir slips a straight right by Bean.
A nice side step and Zvonimir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Zvonimir moves into the clinch.
Bean gets through Zvonimir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bean tries a body shot but Zvonimir blocks it.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bean tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zvonimir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Zvonimir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zvonimir scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvonimir lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a light punch inside.
Zvonimir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Zvonimir struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir working aggressively here.
Zvonimir gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Bean!
James Bean very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Britton catches Gray right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Britton ducks down to avoid it.
Gray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Britton will feel that in the morning.
Britton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Britton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gray misses with a hook. Britton ducked under it nicely.
Britton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Britton.
Britton misses with a left hand
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Britton misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Britton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britton tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Britton.
Britton slips a jab from Gray.#T1#
Gray tries to work over Britton's front leg with a kick but Britton checks it.
Gray avoids the body shot from Britton.
Britton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Britton to the canvas! Britton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gray keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray is the new heavyweight champion!
Gabriel Gray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tel Britton spoke after the fight, saying '...Next time.'.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1990 p4p, 217 weight class) and Kazushi Aoki (ranked 1877 p4p, 199 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Naga-Wing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (0) vs (2) Aoki
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Naga-Wing has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki trying to control the action but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Aoki is pressing down on Naga-Wing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naga-Wing is holding on for now.
Aoki is trying to control. Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naga-Wing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing is positioning himself well to prevent Aoki advancing to mount.
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Naga-Wing won't allow it.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naga-Wing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naga-Wing trying to control here.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (0) vs (5) Aoki
My spies in Total Impact MMA/KT inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki wants to control the pace but Naga-Wing is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naga-Wing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki looking to control but Naga-Wing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Naga-Wing is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Naga-Wing (0) vs (8) Aoki
Naga-Wing is keeping busy.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Naga-Wing defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Naga-Wing tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
Aoki looking for the RNC.
Naga-Wing is really stuck here.
Aoki not allowing Naga-Wing to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a rear naked choke here but Naga-Wing reverses the position brilliantly into Aoki's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (2) vs (8) Aoki
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Naga-Wing is now in half guard.
Aoki is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Naga-Wing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naga-Wing.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing 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.
Aoki is pressing down on Naga-Wing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Aoki controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki is staying active underneath Naga-Wing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki tries to roll over but Naga-Wing keeps him under control.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Naga-Wing forces his way into half guard.
Aoki is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naga-Wing won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki looking to control.
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Aoki is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naga-Wing is pushing down on Aoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Naga-Wing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing is looking to pass Aoki's guard but actually Aoki recovers to full guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naga-Wing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naga-Wing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Naga-Wing.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Naga-Wing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 8 to 2.
Kazushi Aoki 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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