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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krylov.
Krylov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krylov lands a slapping body shot.
Krylov misses with the body kick
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Krylov off the cage and back into range.
Krylov is looking to chop away at Martin's legs.
Krylov throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Martin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krylov! Martin lets Krylov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Krylov is rocked!
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krylov looks winded!#BC2#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Krylov throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a crisp right that sends Krylov to the canvas! Martin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut.
Zemin dodges the punch combination from Peieira.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peieira 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.
Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin lands a really nice looking cross but Peieira seems unphased.
#CL#
Zemin gets a clinch.
Peieira wants a takedown.
Zemin trying to land knees to the body.
Peieira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zemin presses Peieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira wants to take the fight to the mat but Zemin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zemin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Zemin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peieira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zemin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zemin. #T1#
Peieira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peieira looks winded!
Peieira wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zemin.
Peieira avoids a wild elbow strike from Zemin.
Peieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zemin has Peieira pushed against the cage.
Peieira is trying to drag Zemin to the mat but Zemin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peieira backwards.
Peieira avoids a wild elbow strike from Zemin.
Peieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zemin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin stops a takedown attempt from Peieira.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Peieira is rocked!
Zemin lands with a left to the head.
Peieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Peieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Peieira.
Zemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peieira backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin throws a big uppercut that drops Peieira! More strikes from Zemin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peieira lies dazed against the cage as Zemin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin! |
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Event:
C390: Cheese vs Adofo
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley misses with an uppercut.
Knightley goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Ze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Knightley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Knightley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has Knightley pulled in close to control his posture.
Knightley pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Knightley is controlling the pace.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knightley.
Knightley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is not content to let Knightley control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Knightley.
Knightley working the head and body with strikes.
Knightley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knightley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Knightley controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley 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##TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Knightley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knightley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knightley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Knightley's legs - danger averted.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Knightley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Knightley thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Knightley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has hold of Knightley's hands but Knightley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Knightley prevents Smith from improving his position.#T3#
Knightley works his way into side control.
Knightley working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Knightley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knightley.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Knightley wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Knightley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley slips under a jab.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Knightley lands.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knightley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knightley lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Knightley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knightley off to one side.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
A big right from Smith misses.
Knightley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knightley somewhat.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knightley with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knightley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knightley fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Knightley gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knightley.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knightley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knightley somewhat.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Knightley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knightley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knightley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C390: Cheese vs Adofo
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vargas.#CUT2#It looks like Olyksandr Chai has been cut.
Chai slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Vargas tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Vargas - just one landing.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Vargas.
Chai avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai blocks a jab.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas misses with a looping right.#T1#
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Chai lands a stunning uppercut that sends Vargas to the mat! #ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Chai moves nicely into side control.
Vargas is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai takes a little break here. Vargas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Chai has an Americana. Vargas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai 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:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 62 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kulik wants the takedown. Octavio is fighting it off but Kulik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Octavio's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Octavio
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Octavio for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Octavio keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Octavio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Octavio has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Octavio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Octavio pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Octavio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octavio pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kulik 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. #T4#
Kulik trying to move into half guard but instead Octavio has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Octavio
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Octavio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.#T5#
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Octavio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (5) Octavio
Kulik regains half guard.
Octavio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (8) Octavio
Kulik can't escape the position.
Octavio controlling from mount. #T6#
Kulik is working to get back to half guard.
Octavio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Octavio is trying to control here but Kulik has managed to regain half guard.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #SUB2#
Octavio looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T7#
Octavio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octavio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Octavio tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik controlling Octavio's posture. #T8#
Octavio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is trying to keep Octavio in close.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik controlling Octavio's posture.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T10#
Octavio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Octavio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulik controlling the position well.
Octavio is thwarting Kulik's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Octavio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Octavio is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Octavio not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.
Octavio is controlling the pace.
Kulik trying to control from the bottom.
#T13##SUB2#
Octavio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well. #SUB2#
Octavio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Octavio is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Octavio seems content to control.
Octavio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Octavio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octavio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (8) Octavio
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Pablo Octavio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 66 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Perkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (4) vs (0) Trumpinov
You can see the frustration on Trumpinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
Trumpinov is looking to regain half guard here but Perkins keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov keeps trying to improve his position.
Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov sneaks back into half guard.
Perkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Perkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perkins content to control rather than advance.
Trumpinov is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Perkins seems content to control.
Trumpinov manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but instead Perkins has moved into half guard.
Trumpinov trying to get back to full guard but Perkins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (7) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Perkins's head to control him but Perkins postures up.
#T3#
Trumpinov manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trumpinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (7) vs (2) Trumpinov#SUB2#
Trumpinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkins sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov wants to take a breather but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov is looking to stall here but Perkins recovers full guard.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Perkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins 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.
Trumpinov trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Perkins has control of Trumpinov's left arm, preventing Trumpinov from doing any damage.
Trumpinov pushes down on Perkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for a kimura but Perkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trumpinov to get the leverage.
Perkins trying to hold on to Trumpinov's head to control him but Trumpinov postures up.
#SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trumpinov trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom. #T7#
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
Trumpinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumpinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully. #T8#
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (9) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is trying to control the position but Perkins postures up.
Perkins stands and throws Trumpinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (12) vs (2) Trumpinov
Perkins trying to control the position but Trumpinov is working away.
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Trumpinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perkins off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perkins (12) vs (6) Trumpinov
A lull in the action here.
Perkins trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Perkins tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Perkins showing good submission defense here.
#T10##SUB2#
Perkins fending off the submission attempt from Trumpinov.
Trumpinov tries to get the hooks in deep but Perkins pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Perkins reverses the position brilliantly into Trumpinov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (14) vs (6) Trumpinov
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpinov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Trumpinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkins is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trumpinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Perkins uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (17) vs (6) Trumpinov#SUB#
Perkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Trumpinov is defending well.
Perkins controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Perkins (19) vs (6) Trumpinov#T12#
Perkins prevents Trumpinov from getting the reversal.
Perkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trumpinov wants to control but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins wants to control the pace but Trumpinov is squirming around nicely.
Trumpinov tries to reverse the position but Perkins maintains control.#T13#
Perkins is trying to take his opponent's back.
Perkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trumpinov can't escape the position.
Perkins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trumpinov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Perkins (22) vs (6) Trumpinov#SUB#
Perkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Trumpinov tries to break free.
#T14#
Perkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trumpinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Perkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov is looking to get back to full guard here but Perkins has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (25) vs (6) Trumpinov
And that's the end of the fight!
Perkins takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
A victorious Slim Perkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; BrĂ¡ulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria gets caught flat footed, as Mcgillicutty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Etxeberria defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Etxeberria has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Etxeberria pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Etxeberria controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Etxeberria pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Etxeberria moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
A lull in the action here.
Mcgillicutty 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.
Etxeberria gets to mount! Mcgillicutty was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mcgillicutty is holding on tight.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgillicutty for as long as he can get away with.
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgillicutty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Etxeberria wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgillicutty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Etxeberria is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard but Etxeberria has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria tries to control but Mcgillicutty wriggling away.
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Etxeberria manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcgillicutty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (13) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Etxeberria slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Mcgillicutty right now.
Etxeberria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Etxeberria looking for the RNC.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled here.
Etxeberria advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (19) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria looking to control but Mcgillicutty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgillicutty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgillicutty has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (22) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Etxeberria is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Mcgillicutty breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (22) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Etxeberria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Etxeberria defends well.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Etxeberria defends well.
Etxeberria trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #T9#
Etxeberria's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Etxeberria stacks Mcgillicutty 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 Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (27) vs (6) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Etxeberria escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (30) vs (6) Mcgillicutty
The referee asks Etxeberria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Etxeberria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Etxeberria has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (32) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#T10#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (35) vs (6) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Mcgillicutty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Etxeberria.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Etxeberria struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to roll into a better position but Etxeberria has get a rear naked choke and Mcgillicutty is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BrĂ¡ulio Etxeberria!
BrĂ¡ulio Etxeberria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Odimabesser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sisko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Odimabesser can't fight it off and eventually Sisko manages to take the fight to the floor. Odimabesser looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (0) Odimabesser
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sisko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Odimabesser is controlling Sisko's posture.
Sisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sisko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Odimabesser for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sisko being controlled here momentarily.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Sisko wants to control from the top but Odimabesser keeps moving.
Odimabesser is pulling down on Sisko's head to control his posture.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Odimabesser has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odimabesser is controlling Sisko's posture.
Odimabesser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisko from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Odimabesser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sisko defends it easily.#T8#
Sisko 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.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odimabesser is keeping the position for now.
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sisko 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.
Odimabesser trying to control the position.
Sisko 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. #T10#
Odimabesser is trying to control the position but Sisko postures up.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odimabesser is keeping the position for now.
Sisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sisko looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Odimabesser has his hands on Sisko's head, controlling the position.
Sisko stays in close to Odimabesser's body and controls the position. #T12##SUB2#
Odimabesser has his foot on Sisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisko works his way back into a safe position though.
Odimabesser pulls Sisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but Odimabesser defending well. #T13#
Odimabesser keeping control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sisko'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.
Sisko stalling.
Odimabesser is doing well to control the position and prevent Sisko from advancing to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Sisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sisko wants to free his trapped foot but Odimabesser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidorov walks into a jab.
Hall misses with the body kick#TD#
and Sidorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Sidorov won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidorov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sidorov.
Hall 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.
Sidorov working some strikes from top position.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidorov postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sidorov won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hall managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Sidorov moved out of range.
Sidorov attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Sidorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidorov.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidorov avoids the head kick by Hall.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Sidorov moved out of range.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Sidorov counters with a takedown into side control.
Sidorov is putting a hurting on Hall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sidorov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hall wants to control but Sidorov postures up.#T3#
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Sidorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Sidorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sidorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sidorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sidorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sidorov.
Hall is staying active underneath Sidorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sidorov is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Sidorov is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sidorov.
Sidorov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sidorov 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.#T4#
Sidorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sidorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Sidorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sidorov throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hall wants to control but Sidorov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov moves away from the strike by Hall.
Sidorov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sidorov walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall digs a good hook to Sidorov's body.
Sidorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidorov tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Sidorov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov blocks a jab.
Hall tries to clinch but Sidorov moves away #TD#
and Sidorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Sidorov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hall some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Sidorov misses with the ground and pound.
Sidorov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sidorov lands a few punches from side control.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sidorov scores with punches from side control.
Sidorov lands a few punches from side control.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Sidorov staying calm.#T2#
Hall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sidorov connects with a decent elbow.
Hall parries the strikes from Sidorov easily there. Sidorov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hall to escape.
Sidorov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sidorov is controlling him well.
Sidorov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sidorov.
Sidorov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hall is avoiding damage well.
Sidorov wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Sidorov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sidorov looks up at the clock and then as Hall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sidorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sidorov trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hall is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Sidorov scoring with punches from side control.
Hall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sidorov.
Sidorov landing strikes.
Sidorov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sidorov lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sidorov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sidorov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hall - that will leave a mark!
Hall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hall cracks Sidorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Sidorov's head but Sidorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidorov feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall tries to clinch but Sidorov is having none of it.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Sidorov moved away.
Nice defenses there by Sidorov.
Sidorov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sidorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.#T1#
Hall tries to clinch but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.
Sidorov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Nice defenses there by Sidorov.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hall thows a leg kick but Sidorov checks it #TD#
and Sidorov counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidorov's guard. #REVB#
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sidorov keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Henry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sidorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
Sidorov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Sidorov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sidorov.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Sidorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sidorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sidorov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Sidorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall 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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sidorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing.
Sidorov passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sidorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sidorov controlling the action here.
Sidorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Sidorov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Hall.
I think Sidorov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sidorov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Sidorov made sure he mentioned Hype Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcindor wants to clinch.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Alcindor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Brien is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcindor.
O Brien feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Alcindor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Brien quickly recovers to half guard.
O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been informed that O Brien 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.#T1#
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alcindor doesn't seem phased though.
Alcindor ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Alcindor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
O Brien with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alcindor dodges the punch combination from O Brien.
Alcindor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Brien as he jumps to the side.
O Brien connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Alcindor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
O Brien throws a jab when Alcindor was well out of range.
Alcindor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alcindor.
Alcindor misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcindor toppling to the canvas! Alcindor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Brien finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Lew Alcindor has been cut.
O Brien punishes Alcindor's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Alcindor feints and as O Brien raises his hands in defense, Alcindor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Brien holds on and takes a little breather.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Alcindor from controlling successfully. #T3#
O Brien wants to stand but Alcindor is controlling the position.
Alcindor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Brien can't keep his opponent in guard - Alcindor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alcindor connects with a nice short shot to O Brien's temple.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
Alcindor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alcindor trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brien tries to get to full guard but Alcindor has control of the leg.
Alcindor is trying to control the action in half guard but O Brien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alcindor 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.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard but Alcindor has mounted him!
Alcindor unloading with bombs!
O Brien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Brien controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lew Alcindor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alcindor looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Alcindor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Brien steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lew Alcindor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien throws a head kick but Alcindor moves out of range.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien delivers a nice body kick.
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcindor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for O Brien.#CL#
Alcindor closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from O Brien.
#T1#
O Brien with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.#ROC2#Alcindor is rocked!
O Brien scores with a shot to the side of Alcindor's head.
Oh Alcindor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crack! A monster head kick from O Brien and Alcindor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by O Brien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seamus O Brien!
Seamus O Brien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Rua works Lunak's body with a nice hook.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lunak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Lunak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Lunak.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Lunak's ribs.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Lunak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lunak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target. #KD#
Rua cracks Lunak with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lunak looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rua finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rua blocks the leg kick.
Rua throws a hook but Lunak avoids it easily.
Lunak thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Lunak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lunak looks winded!
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Lunak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua takes a swing at Lunak's ribcage but misses.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua jabs Lunak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rua is looking to wear down Lunak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rua swings for the body but Lunak moves out of range.
Rua drops Lunak with a big left hand! Lunak is injured, injured bad! Rua jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Rua!
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Beneke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beneke scrambles back to his feet.
Silva scores with a jab. Beneke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that Beneke 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.
Beneke slips a jab from Silva.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva connects with the punch.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Beneke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Silva.
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Beneke is quick to defend against it.
Silva throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Silva throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.#T1#
Beneke slips a straight right by Silva.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva cracks Beneke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva moves away from the strike by Beneke. #T2#
A jab from Silva misses.
Beneke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beneke throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Manuel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Silva misses the jab.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A nice side step and Beneke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beneke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke is looking to land body kicks.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Beneke avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Silva swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva. #TD2#
Beneke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beneke is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Beneke clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Beneke avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beneke scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke misses the jab.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Silva throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Silva.
Beneke throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
#T1#
Beneke slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Beneke thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva cracks Beneke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke connects with the punch.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Silva moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Silva 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.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Beneke is quick to defend against it.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beneke walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Beneke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beneke.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.#T3#
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beneke.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Beneke ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beneke's head.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.#T4#
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Beneke tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beneke cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Beneke.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Nice straight punches there by Beneke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke digs a good hook to Silva's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Beneke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Beneke misses the jab.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beneke - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beneke. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beneke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. #T1#
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Beneke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke lands a slapping body shot.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Silva throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Jab by Beneke.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneke drops Silva with a naaaaasty hook - Silva is in real trouble here! Beneke dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC CG 725
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Halli has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Halli gets control of Nakamura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halli wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Nakamura 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.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nakamura controlling the pace. #T4#
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halli is holding on to half guard well.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Halli wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Halli is positioning himself well to prevent Nakamura advancing to mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #T6#
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Halli manages to get to full guard.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halli has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura controlling from the top position. #T9#
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakamura in particular looking to stall.
Halli is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halli avoid being mounted?#T10#
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakamura is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T11#
Halli pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura pushes down on Halli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakamura controlling the action here.#T12#
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Nakamura trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nakamura.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Halli wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
#T14#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Nakamura
Nakamura turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Nakamura
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Reijo Halli spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1##KD2#
Dudayev drops Chief with a beautiful combination! Chief stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dudayev is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Chief is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tribal Chief has been cut.
Dudayev stuffs the takedown.
Oh Chief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudayev connects with a nice cross there... Chief is looking wobbly and Dudayev recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Chief to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dudayev jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AVALON, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tribal Chief stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Powell jabs Krylov right on the nose. Krylov blinks but takes it well.
Powell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Powell misses with a straight left.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powell will feel that in the morning.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Krylov.
Powell wants to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch position.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Powell lands a high kick!
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Krylov.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Krylov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krylov misses with a body kick.
Krylov is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krylov, as that shot connected.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Krylov throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Krylov's head. #CL2#
Krylov tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Powell digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell dips a shoulder and cracks Krylov with a mighty uppercut! Krylov falls back against the cage and Powell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Krylov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Powell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ragnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson 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.
Okoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Ragnarsson on that attempt.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfdan Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Ragnarsson 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.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
and Okoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoro avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Okoro stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Okoro.#TD2#
Ragnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Okoro seems keen to control Ragnarsson's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro wants to stand up but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Okoro moves out of range.
And Okoro counters with a quick kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoro moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Okoro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okoro throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Okoro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Okoro connects with a knee to the head.
Okoro lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okoro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro circles away easily
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okoro misses with the combination.
Okoro checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro 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#
Okoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobe Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Okoro moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoro moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okoro is fending him off so far but Ragnarsson persists. Nope, Okoro circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfdan Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okoro but Okoro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Okoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro circles away easily
and Okoro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Okoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Okoro sends Ragnarsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okoro is motioning to the referee to let Ragnarsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Ragnarsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson switches off momentarily and Okoro cracks him with a monster right hand! Ragnarsson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Okoro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Okoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Okoro!
After winning the bout, Kobe Okoro 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:
C385: Dorado vs Diaz II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Petric looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Petric lands a slapping body shot.
Petric misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petric moves away.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Petric lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Petric avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petric misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter has Petric pushed against the cage.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Petric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Petric controls the action.
Petric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petric tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Petric back against the cage.
Petric blocks a body shot from Hunter. #T2#
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Petric lands a nice shot to the body.
Petric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Petric throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
Petric blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petric struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Petric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Petric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Petric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter has Petric pressed against the cage, preventing Petric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Petric.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petric's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Petric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Petric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Petric takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Hunter tries a body shot but Petric blocks it.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Petric has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Petric misses with a body punch.
Petric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petric backwards.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petric.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petric has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Petric's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petric misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petric.
A counter left hand to the body from Petric misses its target.
Hunter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petric takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Petric misses.
Hunter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hunter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Petric shakes him off and moves away.
Petric misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunter.
Hunter blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Petric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isopaa Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter presses Petric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter slowing the pace effectively.
Petric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter pushes Petric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter pushes Petric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Petric controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrics head.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Petric is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Petric takes a shot to the head.
Oh Petric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petric! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunter is unloading with more strikes now! Petric drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Hunter!
Isopaa Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Glover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Glover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach throws a combination. Glover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick by Mein Armbach misses
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! Glover had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glover, pushing him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Glover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Glover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glover stalks Mein Armbach and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mein Armbach's face. Mein Armbach staggers backwards, shaken.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.#CL#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick. #KD#
Mein Armbach drops Glover with a beautiful combination! Glover stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mein Armbach is looking for the KO!#ROC#Glover is rocked!#T3#
Glover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Glover.
Glover is still on wobbly legs! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
Glover throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
Glover seems to have recovered his senses.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch successfully.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Glover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mein Armbach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Glover is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mein Armbach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Glover stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Glover darts in and clinches Mein Armbach up against the cage.#BC2#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glover or not.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Glover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Glover pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Glover manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Glover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Glover misses.#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch. #BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Glover forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mein Armbach rather than just go for the knockout.
Glover fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mein Armbach.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mein Armbach tries to keep at a distance but Glover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Glover won't allow it.
#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mein Armbach tries to keep at a distance but Glover has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glover eats them both and turns towards Mein Armbach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Glover moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Glover unleashes a big counter combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Glover rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Glover checks a leg kick nicely.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it. #CL2#
Glover rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage. #BC2#
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Glover circles away.
#CL2#
Glover pushes Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mein Armbach clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach moves to clinch but Glover breaks away
letting Glover counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mein Armbach takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach misses with the body kick
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach is looking to chop away at Glover's legs.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch.#T3#
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Glover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.#CL2#
Glover rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
#BC#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mein Armbach quickly recovers to half guard.
Mein Armbach moves into full guard.
#T4#
Glover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mein Armbach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glover is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.#SU2#
Glover gets to his feet - Mein Armbach follows without any prompting.
Glover connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mein Armbach tries to sprawl but Glover drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mein Armbach is staying active underneath Glover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Glover!
Roger Glover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Sershurrapal wants to clinch
and Bloke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sershurrapal clinches.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Sershurrapal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bloke can't fight it off and eventually Sershurrapal manages to take the fight to the floor. Bloke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sershurrapal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sershurrapal has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Sershurrapal wants to control from the top but Bloke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bloke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sershurrapal defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bloke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sershurrapal has picked Bloke up and slammed him! Bloke can't keep hold of the triangle and Sershurrapal manages to pass to side control!
Bloke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sershurrapal's best efforts.#T1#
Sershurrapal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sershurrapal is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal thows a huge punch but Bloke dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Sershurrapal is trying to work for a kimura but Bloke is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sershurrapal pulls his head out easily.
Sershurrapal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Bloke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sershurrapal is tapping! Great win for Bloke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 221
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 45 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (0) Jiurgite
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Von Hayek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB2#
Jiurgite working for a triangle but Von Hayek defends it easily.
#T1#
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hayek manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Hayek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (2) Jiurgite#T2#
Jiurgite 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.
Von Hayek content to stall in guard here.
Von Hayek being controlled here momentarily.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Von Hayek in close.
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. #T4#
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Von Hayek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiurgite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Hayek has managed to get both his arms back between Jiurgite's legs - danger averted.
Von Hayek forces his way into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
Von Hayek prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Jiurgite looking for submissions off his back.
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jiurgite has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Von Hayek escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Von Hayek! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (7) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite prevents Von Hayek from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Von Hayek stalls from top position.#T6#
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is letting Von Hayek control him for a moment.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Hayek's best efforts.#T8##SUB2#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite trying to control but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Hayek pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Hayek pushing down on Jiurgite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Von Hayek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Hayek trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite has his hands on Von Hayek's head, controlling the position.
Jiurgite looking to control.
#T11#
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #SUB2#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Von Hayek uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (10) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Von Hayek (12) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Von Hayek avoids the attempt from Jiurgite to control.
Von Hayek controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Von Hayek looking for a guillotine from mount but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Von Hayek wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Von Hayek trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Hayek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14#
Jiurgite is looking to control Von Hayek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jiurgite avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite controlling the position well.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Hayek has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (15) vs (2) Jiurgite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Von Hayek keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Friedrich August Von Hayek 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:
Pitbull XIV
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; BrĂ¡ulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon'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.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Lauzon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lauzon, at least for the moment.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Lauzon trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Lauzon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lauzon has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle here but Etxeberria uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (2) vs (5) Etxeberria#T4#
Lauzon is trying to escape the position but Etxeberria is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lauzon stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria takes a little break here. Lauzon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lauzon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (5) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#SUB#
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (5) Etxeberria#SUB#
Lauzon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Etxeberria has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (7) vs (7) Etxeberria
Etxeberria won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB#
Lauzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Etxeberria is aware though and is defending well.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Etxeberria 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.#T10#
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (10) Etxeberria#T12#
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Lauzon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Etxeberria staying calm.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.#T14#
Etxeberria is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 10 to 7.
BrĂ¡ulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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