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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Dausz cracks Griffin with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Dausz sprawls well.
Dausz looks to clinch #TD#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Dausz fights it but they end up in guard.
Dausz pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sloppy strikes from Dausz. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dausz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dausz lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Dausz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dausz misses with the body kick#TD#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Dausz fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dausz wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dausz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dausz has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Dausz keeps moving.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin trying to control but Dausz is working from the bottom.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dausz can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dausz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dausz is keeping the position for now.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Dausz's brow.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dausz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Dausz keeps moving.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dausz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dausz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow Dausz down.
Dausz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dausz!
Griffin grinds an elbow into Dausz's temple. #ROC#Dausz is rocked!
Dausz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dausz is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
Dausz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Griffin.
Griffin trying to control the position but Dausz is working away.
Dausz seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dausz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dausz is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Chris Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Griffin is staying tight to Dausz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dausz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Griffin tries for a kimura but Dausz is defending well.
Dausz tries to escape but Griffin is in control. #T2#
Griffin working the strikes but Dausz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dausz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Dausz is defending well.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dausz wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Dausz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin is looking to advance position but Dausz won't allow it.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dausz keeps working. #T4#
Griffin thows a huge punch but Dausz dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Dausz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dausz has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dausz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Dausz.
Dausz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dausz wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Dausz is defending well.
Griffin with the ground and pound but Dausz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dausz can do to turn this around?
Griffin is standing up over Dausz. Dausz looks to escape but Griffin dives into side control.
Dausz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dausz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Dausz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Griffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dausz is trying to escape and Griffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dausz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Griffin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin 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:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Soares gets tackled into the cage by Bingwen. Bingwen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bingwen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bingwen (4) vs (0) Soares
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bingwen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bingwen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bingwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares trying to get back to full guard but Bingwen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (7) vs (0) Soares#T1#
Soares working to try and regain half guard.
Soares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Bingwen passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares wants to control but Bingwen postures up.
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares struggling a bit here.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bingwen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Bingwen working away.
Soares is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingwen gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bingwen (12) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Bingwen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bingwen just content to control the position.
Soares gets back to half guard.
Bingwen is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soares has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bingwen. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bingwen goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Mustafa.
A bit of stalling here from Nye.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye lands an elbow inside.
Nye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nye told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye connects with a body shot that sends Mustafa's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Mustafa gets tackled into the cage by Nye. Nye maintains the clinch.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye is controlling him.
The referee calls for Nye to work.
Mustafa avoids the elbow strike from Nye, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye misses with the combination.
#T1##CL2#
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nye using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye wants to clinch up but Mustafa keeps it at a distance.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustafa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osman Mustafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mustafa tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa letting Nye take a breather here.
Mustafa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nye lands a shoulder strike.
Nye lands a damaging elbow. #T2##BC#
Mustafa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mustafa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mustafa tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye stalling the fight.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mustafa wants to break free but Nye has control.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nye is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nye lands an uppercut.
Nye lands an elbow just above Mustafa 's eye. #T3##BC2#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nye has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye controlling the action here for a moment.
Mustafa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nye rushes Mustafa and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nye blocks a head kick by Mustafa.
Nye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mustafa defends well and Nye ends up having to push Mustafa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustafa misses the target.
Mustafa walks into a left hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustafa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nye.#CL2#
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Mustafa in a clinch.
#BC#
Mustafa manages to break the clinch.
Nye is looking to clinch but Mustafa is avoiding it.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nye moves into the clinch.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustafa's efforts to push away.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mustafa pinned against the cage. Mustafa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mustafa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nye avoids it.
Mustafa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustafa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mustafa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye shoots for a takedown but Mustafa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mustafa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nye connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nye clinches up with Mustafa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage, preventing Mustafa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nye slowing the pace effectively.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa wants to break free but Nye has control.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustafa is trying to break free.
Nye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye lands a nice elbow.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nye throws an elbow but misses.
Mustafa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nice elbow from Nye.
Nye lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustafa won't want to take too many of those.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustafa blocks the elbow strike.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa blocks an elbow strike.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage, preventing Mustafa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mustafa avoiding damage as Nye throws knees to the body.
Hobert Nye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa is looking to break free of the clinch but Nye has double underhooks.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Mustafa can't break the clinch.
Nye has Mustafa pressed against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Nye lands a nice elbow.
Mustafa dodges an elbow strike from Nye.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye is controlling him.
Nye lands an elbow inside that Mustafa shrugs off.
Nye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mustafa is trying to break free.
Mustafa tries to circle away but Nye has him pinned against the cage.
Nye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nye lands an elbow just above Mustafa 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
Mustafa is trying to push Nye away but Nye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Nye controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nye lands with a right to the head.
Mustafa avoiding damage as Nye throws knees to the body.
Nye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mustafa tries to break free but Nye pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
Mustafa tries to break the clinch but Nye is controlling the position.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mustafa has had enough of the clinch but Nye keeps him there for the moment.
Nye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nye lands an elbow inside.
Nye missing with knees to the body.
Nye throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nye is looking to clinch.
Nye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mustafa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nye looks for a takedown but Mustafa sprawls well.
Mustafa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nye avoids it.
Nye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mustafa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mustafa tries to counter with a takedown but Nye is quick to defend against it.
Nye dives in and grabs Mustafa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mustafa pushes down on Nye's head and hops out.
Osman Mustafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hobert Nye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustafa.
Nye wants to clinch up but Mustafa keeps it at a distance.
Mustafa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nye tries to clinch there but Mustafa circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nye is defended easily by Mustafa.
Hobert Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Nye clinches up with Mustafa and pushes him back against the cage.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the temple.
Nye digs a right hand underneath Mustafa's ribcage. Mustafa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustafa's efforts to push away.
Mustafa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nye or not.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nye with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nye tries a knee to the head but Mustafa blocks it.
#BC2#
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nye doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustafa circles away.
Mustafa appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nye clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
Nye prevents Mustafa from breaking the clinch.
Mustafa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Mustafa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mustafa letting Nye take a breather here.
Nye dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustafa is defending well for now.
Mustafa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nye won't allow it.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Nye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustafa working hard to break the clinch.
Mustafa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye lands an elbow that stopped Mustafa in his tracks for a moment.
Mustafa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mustafa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustafa is trying to break the clinch but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustafa.
#T4#
Nye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustafa is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nye keeps control of Mustafa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses.
Mustafa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nye.
Mustafa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustafa's defenses. #BC2#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nye takes the fight into the clinch.
Nye lands a damaging elbow.
Osman Mustafa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nye lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustafa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mustafa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobert Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Nye!
Hobert Nye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dausz tries to clinch up.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Dausz misses.
Ki Dausz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dausz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dausz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dausz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dausz quickly recovers to half guard.
Dausz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Dausz defends it.
Dausz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dausz tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Washington stands up and beckons Dausz to join him on the feet. #TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dausz is looking to get back to his feet here but Washington is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dausz's back.
Washington has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dausz's body.
Washington has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dausz wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Washington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Washington looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dausz wants to get back to his feet.
Washington biding his time, controlling Dausz.
Washington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dausz for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Dausz is trying to get back to his feet but Washington has full control of the position and if anything, Dausz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Washington misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Dausz is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Washington manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Washington!
Michael Washington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Onil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Badig Onil has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Onil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Onil throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Shewmaker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Onil! Shewmaker lets Onil back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Onil throws a jab when Shewmaker was well out of range.
Shewmaker throws a fast counter high kick but Onil manages to duck under it in time.
Shewmaker scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Onil crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview.
Badig Onil was interviewed post fight and said 'I was born in Africa, grew up in Africa, even kingkong is nothing to me.
But it turns out that you are much uglier than kingkong, so you can beat me this time and only because you are lucky.'. |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Timmy Dubs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dubs has managed to clinch.
Bingwen has Dubs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dubs jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bingwen is still trying to improve position.
Bingwen pushes down on Dubs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dubs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Dubs is trying to control the position but Bingwen postures up.
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Dubs is keeping the position.
Bingwen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bingwen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bingwen tries to pass to full mount but Dubs defends it.
Dubs is trying to maintain the position but Bingwen is very close to passing his half guard.
Dubs is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bingwen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (0) vs (3) Bingwen
You can see the frustration on Dubs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bingwen trying to control the position but Dubs is working away.
Bingwen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubs (0) vs (5) Bingwen
Bingwen tries to control but Dubs wriggling away. #T3#
Bingwen content just to control the position here.
Bingwen wants to control the pace but Dubs is squirming around nicely.
Bingwen prevents Dubs from getting the reversal.
Bingwen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubs (0) vs (8) Bingwen
Dubs just trying to survive but Bingwen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Bingwen tries to get the hooks in deep but Dubs pushed the leg off.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Bingwen breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Dubs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Bingwen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bingwen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bingwen looks winded!
Dubs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dubs tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Bingwen is persistently looking for the submission but Dubs is defending it well.
Dubs controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Dubs is keeping busy.
Bingwen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dubs's body.
#T6#
Dubs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bingwen not allowing Dubs to control his hands.
I would not like to be Dubs right now.
#T7#
Dubs just trying to survive but Bingwen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Dubs right now.
Bingwen wants to control but Dubs is keeping busy.#T8#
Dubs trying to control but not successfully.
Dubs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bingwen is continuing to stall.#T9#
Bingwen gets his hands free as Dubs looks to control. #T10#
Dubs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bingwen.
#SUB2#
Bingwen looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Bingwen is looking for the choke from the back position but Dubs is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Bingwen.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Bingwen won't let him.
Bingwen wants to control but Dubs is keeping busy.#T11##SUB2#
Dubs showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Dubs right now.
Dubs trying to control the position but Bingwen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bingwen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dubs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dubs wants to control his opponent's hands but Bingwen gets his hands free. #T12#
Dubs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bingwen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bingwen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Bingwen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dubs escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubs (2) vs (8) Bingwen
Bingwen wants to control but Dubs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Dubs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dubs trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen is controlling Dubs's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Bingwen is looking for a sweep. Dubs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bingwen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubs trying to control but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingwen wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jiao Long Bingwen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 33
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Onil as Johnson shoots in.
Onil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Onil counters with a big uppercut that knocks Johnson off his feet! Onil dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Onil cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Onil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Onil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Onil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Onil wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Onil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onil tries to get out of the position.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Onil is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Onil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Onil's head.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onil tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onil to the ground. Onil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Onil is looking for a counter combo.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Onil sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil circles away easily
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Onil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Onil throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Onil clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Onil gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to drag Onil to the mat but Onil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil manages to get underhooks.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onil.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Onil. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Onil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Onil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Onil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Onil defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Onil tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Onil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onil swivels and escapes.
Onil tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Onil counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Onil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Onil misses the target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Onil counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Onil sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Onil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Onil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Onil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Onil pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Onil is stalling here.
Onil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Onil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Onil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Onil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Onil rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has Onil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Onil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Onil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onil slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Badig Onil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Johnson's cut.
That's time! Onil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Onil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Badig Onil is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onil but Onil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Badig Onil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onil's waist but Onil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Onil counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Onil.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onil lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson letting Onil take a breather here.
Onil tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Onil effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is working for takedown but Onil is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Onil jumps guard.
Johnson stands up out of Onil's guard for a moment - Onil manages to land a nice upkick.
Onil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. #T2#
Onil keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Onil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Damien Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Onil's hands, connecting with Onil's forehead.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Onil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Onil is working away. #T3#
Onil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Onil taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Onil there.
Badig Onil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onil did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Onil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Onil is trying to stand.
Onil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Onil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Onil sprawls well.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badig Onil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Onil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badig Onil!
A very excited looking Badig Onil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bingwen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Bingwen
Frederick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bingwen is refusing to be controlled, as Frederick sits in half guard.
Frederick is taking a breather. Bingwen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bingwen for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingwen wants to sweep but Frederick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Bingwen#T1#
Frederick trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen 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.
Frederick taking a breather here. #T2#
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Frederick wants to control but Bingwen is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bingwen trying to remain calm as Frederick controls from the top position.
Frederick moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Bingwen
Bingwen working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingwen tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away. #T4#
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bingwen manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bingwen is defending against the submission attempts here by Frederick.
Bingwen is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bingwen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Frederick controlling the action here. #T6#
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bingwen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bingwen keeps working.
Frederick controlling the action here.#T7#
Bingwen is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Frederick tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Frederick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Bingwen
Frederick controlling his opponent. #T8#
Frederick looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick fails to advance to Bingwen's back. #T9#
Frederick takes Bingwen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bingwen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Bingwen#SUB#
Frederick working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bingwen is doing well to defend. Frederick seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bingwen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Harris drives through and clinches with Bingwen against the cage.
#TD#
Harris pulls guard effortlessly.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingwen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bingwen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Bingwen
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bingwen keeps moving.
Bingwen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Harris is looking to advance position but Bingwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (2) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris prevents Bingwen from taking his back.
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away. #T3#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingwen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Harris is looking to control Bingwen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T5#
Harris is looking for a sweep. Bingwen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingwen is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bingwen prevents Harris from improving his position.#SUB#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bingwen pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Bingwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Bingwen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Harris trying to control the position.
Bingwen 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.
Harris is controlling Bingwen's posture.
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Bingwen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bingwen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Bingwen looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Harris content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bingwen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (6) Bingwen
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris 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.#T11#
Bingwen 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.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bingwen defends it easily.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Bingwen 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.
Bingwen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Bingwen is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (6) vs (6) Bingwen
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Bingwen is keeping the position.#T13#
Harris advances to half guard.
Bingwen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bingwen 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.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Bingwen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (9) vs (6) Bingwen#SUB#
Harris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bingwen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bingwen and Harris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harris staying calm.
Bingwen is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
KIFC 23
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Onil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Onil backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Badig Onil has been cut.
Onil walks into a jab.
Onil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onil tries a quick counter leg kick but Ribeiro is wise to it.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Onil in his tracks.
Ribeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Onil on the side of the head.
Ribeiro pounces like a tiger and cracks Onil with a vicious hook! Onil is down but not out! Ribeiro follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Badig Onil had this to say: 'I was born in Africa, grew up in Africa, even kingkong is nothing to me.
But it turns out that you are much uglier than kingkong, so you can beat me this time and only because you are lucky.'. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bingwen forces Heliogabale back against the cage and clinches.
Heliogabale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bingwen to keep the fight standing.
Heliogabale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bingwen after a bit of a struggle.
Heliogabale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jiao Long Bingwen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sardon Heliogabale.
Heliogabale tries to pull guard but Bingwen holds him up against the cage and eventually Heliogabale drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Heliogabale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bingwen uses from the top position.
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heliogabale dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (0) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Bingwen is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be working for a kimura but Bingwen defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Bingwen's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bingwen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura here.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (0) vs (5) Heliogabale#T3#
Heliogabale fails to advance to Bingwen's back.
Heliogabale content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back here but Bingwen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bingwen is trying to reverse the position but instead Heliogabale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (8) Heliogabale#T4#
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bingwen is breathing heavily.
Heliogabale controlling Bingwen's posture.
Bingwen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bingwen has gone for a leg lock! Heliogabale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bingwen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (2) vs (10) Heliogabale
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingwen is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Heliogabale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bingwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (13) Heliogabale
The referee asks Heliogabale politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heliogabale prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Heliogabale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bingwen is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bingwen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale stalling.
Bingwen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Bingwen is defending the position.
Heliogabale is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Bingwen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bingwen is holding on for now.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (2) vs (16) Heliogabale
Heliogabale looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to secure an arm triangle but Bingwen defends it well. #T9#
Heliogabale fails to take his opponent's back.
Bingwen is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Bingwen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Heliogabale tries to control but Bingwen wriggling away.
Heliogabale wants to take Bingwen's back but he can't do it this time.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Bingwen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heliogabale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale controlling from mount.
Heliogabale forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (2) vs (19) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to break Bingwen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bingwen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heliogabale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for the choke but no joy.
Heliogabale wants to control but Bingwen manages to buck him off and is now in Heliogabale's guard! Nice work there by Bingwen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (19) Heliogabale#SUB#
Bingwen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bingwen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heliogabale pulls Bingwen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bingwen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bingwen wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heliogabale holds on and takes a little breather.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingwen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bingwen (4) vs (21) Heliogabale
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bingwen looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heliogabale passes Bingwen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (4) vs (24) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Heliogabale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control but Bingwen is having none of it.
Bingwen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bingwen (4) vs (27) Heliogabale
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 27 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Takagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amoroso Jr manages to avoid it.
Amoroso Jr walks into a straight right hand from Takagi.
A head kick from Amoroso Jr lands but Takagi takes it in his stride.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takagi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takagi throws a hook but Amoroso Jr avoids it easily.
Takagi swings widly with a right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Takagi.
Takagi misses with an uppercut.
Amoroso Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takagi avoids it.
Amoroso Jr misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Takagi was just out of range.
Aki Takagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takagi throws a nice looking combination but Amoroso Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
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!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.
Amoroso Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Takagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Amoroso Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amoroso Jr avoids the body shot from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack Amoroso Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takagi digs a good hook to Amoroso Jr's body.
Takagi with a jab.#CL2#
Takagi gets a clinch.
Takagi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Takagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Amoroso Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi tries to bum rush Amoroso Jr with a series of wild strikes but Amoroso Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amoroso Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Amoroso Jr ducks under a wild hook from Takagi.
Takagi misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Takagi coming out on top.
Takagi with a jab.
Takagi lands a nice looking body shot.
Amoroso Jr moves away from the strike by Takagi.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takagi misses with a body kick.
Amoroso Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takagi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Takagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amoroso Jr moves away.
A combination from Takagi does no damage.
Takagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combination but Takagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takagi cracks Amoroso Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amoroso Jr throws a shot from downtown. Takagi moves away and avoids it.
Takagi throws a hook but Amoroso Jr blocks it.
Amoroso Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Amoroso Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amoroso Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Takagi jabs at Amoroso Jr's body.
Takagi misses with a body shot.
Takagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amoroso Jr's waist but Amoroso Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takagi off to one side.
Amoroso Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takagi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amoroso Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amoroso Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Takagi.
Amoroso Jr misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoroso Jr walks into a jab.
Amoroso Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Takagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Takagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takagi stalks Amoroso Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amoroso Jr's face. Amoroso Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
Takagi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takagi misses with a hook
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Takagi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takagi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aki Takagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amoroso Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takagi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amoroso Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoroso Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Amoroso Jr as Takagi shoots in.#T1#
Takagi tests Amoroso Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takagi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takagi throws a right and a left that Amoroso Jr avoids nicely.
Takagi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takagi is breathing heavily.
Takagi darts in looking for a takedown but Amoroso Jr gets double underhooks and turns Takagi into the cage.
Takagi throws a leg kick
and Amoroso Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick that stops Takagi in his tracks momentarily.
Takagi throws a right and a left that Amoroso Jr avoids nicely.
Takagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amoroso Jr is just out of range.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Takagi misses with a hook
and Amoroso Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Takagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amoroso Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Takagi lands a body shot.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
Amoroso Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amoroso Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Takagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amoroso Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amoroso Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amoroso Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Amoroso Jr avoids the body shot from Takagi.
Aki Takagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takagi stalks Amoroso Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amoroso Jr's face. Amoroso Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Takagi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amoroso Jr counters with a big head kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Takagi - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takagi. Amoroso Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takagi misses the body punch
and Amoroso Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amoroso Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takagi punishes Amoroso Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Takagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takagi throws out a powerful jab.
Takagi misses with a shot to the body
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick.
Takagi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Amoroso Jr.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Amoroso Jr.
And Amoroso Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Takagi blocks it.
Takagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Takagi.
Takagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Takagi misses
and Amoroso Jr counters with a body kick.
Takagi misses the shot to the body.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Takagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amoroso Jr is just out of range.
Takagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amoroso Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takagi somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Takagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Takagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amoroso Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takagi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick.
Amoroso Jr slips under a jab from Takagi.
Takagi throws a right hand that Amoroso Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Amoroso Jr also avoids with ease.
Takagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amoroso Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Takagi.
Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combination but Takagi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takagi thuds a left hand into Amoroso Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takagi misses.
Amoroso Jr blocks a jab.
Takagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takagi throws a big shot that misses.
As Takagi looks to move away, Amoroso Jr throws a big counter combo but Takagi just gets out of the way.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Takagi.
An attempted straight right counter from Amoroso Jr misses the target.
Takagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takagi throws a series of strikes that have Amoroso Jr backpedaling.
Takagi missing with a left hand there. Amoroso Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amoroso Jr at a distance.
Takagi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amoroso Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Amoroso Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amoroso Jr lands a front kick.
Takagi looks to land a combination but Amoroso Jr avoids it well.
Amoroso Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi misses with a combination
and Amoroso Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amoroso Jr keeps Takagi at a distance using the push kick.
Takagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amoroso Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Amoroso Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takagi misses with a double jab.
Amoroso Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takagi misses with an uppercut
and Amoroso Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amoroso Jr misses with an uppercut.
Takagi unleashes a big counter combination but Amoroso Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amoroso Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Takagi 's knee.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Takagi.
Amoroso Jr misses with an uppercut. Takagi saw that one coming.
Takagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Takagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amoroso Jr moves away.
Takagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takagi. Amoroso Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Amoroso Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takagi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amoroso Jr.
Takagi throws a series of punches but Amoroso Jr moves out of range.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amoroso Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Takagi's side.
Takagi moves to clinch but Amoroso Jr breaks away
and Amoroso Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Takagi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Amoroso Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Takagi's side.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Amoroso Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takagi misses with a hook.
Amoroso Jr slips a straight right by Takagi.
Takagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Amoroso Jr counters with a big head kick but Takagi shrugs it off.
Takagi throws an off balance right hand
and Amoroso Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Takagi finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takagi throws the left hand but Amoroso Jr avoids the punch easily.
Amoroso Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Takagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Amoroso Jr defending well as Takagi loads up on a big left hand.
Aki Takagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amoroso Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takagi throws a body punch but Amoroso Jr moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Amoroso Jr.
Well Takagi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Takagi! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 4
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
That kick from Bingwen tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bingwen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Bingwen misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is nestled in close to Bingwen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Bingwen is working away. #SUB2#
Bingwen looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Bingwen is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
#SUB2#
Bingwen looking for submissions off his back.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bingwen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bingwen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Bingwen's temple.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bingwen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones working over Bingwen with some ground and pound. Bingwen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones working Bingwen over with strikes.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Bingwen's temple.
Jones trying to control the pace. #T3#
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bingwen for as long as he can get away with.
Bingwen has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Bingwen's hands, connecting with Bingwen's forehead.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Bingwen's hands, connecting with Bingwen's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingwen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Bingwen manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bingwen looks winded!
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bingwen's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bingwen misses the shot to the body.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bingwen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bingwen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bingwen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingwen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Bingwen is quick to defend against it.
Bingwen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Bingwen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Bingwen fights it but they end up in guard.
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bingwen looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bingwen keeps moving. #T2#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bingwen can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Bingwen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bingwen is breathing heavily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bingwen on the ground.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Bingwen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bingwen is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bingwen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones stands up over Bingwen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bingwen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones stands up over Bingwen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bingwen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waylon Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bingwen swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Bingwen misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bingwen's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bingwen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bingwen's brow.
Jones is in close to Bingwen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bingwen's brow.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones 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.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bingwen's brow.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingwen's head.
Jones distracts Bingwen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bingwen's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiao Long Bingwen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones stands up over Bingwen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waylon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Waylon Jones!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Waylon Jones!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Waylon Jones!
Waylon Jones wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 3
Date: Mar 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Orban throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Orban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kristo Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Bingwen slams his shin into Orban's torso.
Bingwen jabs at Orban's body.
Orban has his takedown stuffed
and Bingwen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orban misses with a head kick.
Bingwen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Orban misses
and Bingwen counters with a straight right hand.
Orban takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Bingwen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bingwen.
Orban misses with a lunging right hand
and Bingwen counters with a big head kick but Orban shrugs it off.
Orban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bingwen counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Orban is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kristo Orban has been cut.
Bingwen seems to be stalking Orban here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Orban drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jiao Long Bingwen!
Jiao Long Bingwen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'one more step yes just one more step
I can't wait to give you guys a great show!!...
well tonight dimsums on the house!!
I LOVE YOU NEW YOOOOORKKKKK!!!! '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bingwen lands with a kick to the temple. Retsyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Retsyn wants to clinch up but Bingwen keeps it at a distance.
Retsyn avoids the head kick by Bingwen.
Cert Retsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Retsyn misses
and Bingwen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bingwen tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Retsyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Retsyn breaks from the clinch.
Retsyn with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bingwen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsyn moves in looking to clinch but Bingwen pushes him off.
Retsyn tries for a takedown but Bingwen circles away easily
and Bingwen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Retsyn tries for a takedown but Bingwen circles away easily
and Bingwen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cert Retsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retsyn with a poor takedown
and Bingwen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bingwen lands with a kick to the temple. Retsyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Retsyn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bingwen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Retsyn is breathing heavily.
Retsyn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bingwen counters with a left and a right that stings Retsyn.
Retsyn throws a series of punches but Bingwen avoids them all with ease.
Retsyn misses with a takedown attempt
and Bingwen counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsyn misses with a combination
and Bingwen counters with a left and a right that stings Retsyn. #ROC2#Retsyn is rocked!
Bingwen drops Retsyn with a huge uppercut! Retsyn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bingwen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jiao Long Bingwen!
A relieved looking Jiao Long Bingwen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cert Retsyn spoke after the fight, saying '"Ladies and gentlemen, I want to start by giving my opponent all the credit. They put up a great fight tonight and deserved to come out on top.
I'm disappointed in the result, but I know that losses are a part of the game. As a fighter, you have to be willing to take risks and put it all on the l'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Rurov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangan can pounce on him.
Mangan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Rurov counters with a crisp one two that drops Mangan! Rurov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mangan to his feet! Mangan is in big trouble!
Rurov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD2#
Rurov cracks Mangan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rurov finish him?
#ROC2#Mangan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Mangan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangan shoots and misses
and Rurov rattles Mangan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mangan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rurov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mangan stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis Rurov! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ocelot is looking to clinch but Amoroso Jr is avoiding it.
As Ocelot backs away, Amoroso Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ocelot moves in looking to clinch but Amoroso Jr pushes him off.
Amoroso Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Ocelot moves into the clinch.
Amoroso Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ocelot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ocelot just leaning against Amoroso Jr, taking a breather.
Ocelot receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ocelot's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ocelot continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Come on Ocelot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amoroso Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ocelot has him pressed against the cage.
Ocelot pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Revolver Ocelot.#CL2#
Ocelot drives through and clinches with Amoroso Jr against the cage.
Amoroso Jr is trying to push Ocelot away but Ocelot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Amoroso Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Ocelot forces Amoroso Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Ocelot prevents Amoroso Jr from breaking the clinch.
Amoroso Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ocelot prevents Amoroso Jr from breaking the clinch.
Ocelot controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Ocelot.
A frustrated look appears on Amoroso Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amoroso Jr is trying to break free.
Ocelot tries to pull guard but Amoroso Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Ocelot drops back down to his feet.
Amoroso Jr working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amoroso Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Ocelot has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ocelot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ocelot controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Ocelot tries to pull guard but Amoroso Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ocelot.#TD2#
Ocelot jumps into guard, dragging Amoroso Jr to the mat.
Ocelot seems keen to control Amoroso Jr's posture.
Ocelot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amoroso Jr tries to stand but Ocelot is controlling from the bottom.
Amoroso Jr takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Amoroso Jr won't allow Ocelot to sweep him here.
Amoroso Jr wanted to stand there but Ocelot had control of the position.
Ocelot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Ocelot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ocelot forces Amoroso Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Ocelot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amoroso Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revolver Ocelot.
Amoroso Jr working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ocelot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amoroso Jr uses from the top position.
Amoroso Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Amoroso Jr won't allow Ocelot to sweep him here.
Ocelot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amoroso Jr wants to get up but he can't break Ocelot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ocelot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ocelot controlling Amoroso Jr's posture.
Amoroso Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Ocelot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ocelot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ocelot prevents Amoroso Jr from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Amoroso Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ocelot lands a couple of elbows.
Amoroso Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Amoroso Jr has his foot on Ocelot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ocelot works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Ocelot gets to his feet - Amoroso Jr follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ocelot clinches.
Ocelot is trying to pull guard but Amoroso Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Ocelot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ocelot has Amoroso Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Amoroso Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amoroso Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ocelot is struggling to control the position.
Ocelot avoiding damage.
Ocelot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amoroso Jr to keep the fight standing.
Ocelot is trying to pull guard but Amoroso Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ocelot stalling against the cage.
Ocelot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amoroso Jr's efforts to push away.
Ocelot controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Amoroso Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ocelot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amoroso Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Ocelot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Amoroso Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revolver Ocelot.#CL2#
Ocelot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ocelot jumps guard but Amoroso Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ocelot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amoroso Jr wants to break free but Ocelot has control.
#TD2#
Ocelot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ocelot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Amoroso Jr gets to his feet. Ocelot looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Amoroso Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ocelot moves into the clinch.
Ocelot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocelot has Amoroso Jr pushed against the cage.
Amoroso Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ocelot taking a breather.
Amoroso Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Ocelot keeps control of Amoroso Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Ocelot pulls guard effortlessly.
Amoroso Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ocelot trying to strike off his back.
Amoroso Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ocelot on the ground.
Ocelot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ocelot has a closed guard, preventing Amoroso Jr from standing up.
Ocelot has his hands on Amoroso Jr's head, controlling the position.
Amoroso Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Ocelot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ocelot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ocelot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ocelot looking to pass the guard.
Amoroso Jr has momentary wrist control but Ocelot slips an elbow through the middle.
Ocelot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ocelot scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocelot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Amoroso Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Amoroso Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ocelot controls the pace.#SUB#
Amoroso Jr working for a triangle but Ocelot defends it easily.
Amoroso Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ocelot controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revolver Ocelot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Amoroso Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Ocelot takes the fight into the clinch.
Amoroso Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ocelot has Amoroso Jr pressed against the cage.
Revolver Ocelot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Ocelot jumps into guard, dragging Amoroso Jr to the mat.
Ocelot has his hands on Amoroso Jr's head, controlling the position.
Amoroso Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ocelot's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot has Amoroso Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Amoroso Jr tries to stand but Ocelot is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Ocelot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Amoroso Jr wants to stand but Ocelot is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ocelot scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ocelot is pulling down on Amoroso Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Amoroso Jr, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amoroso Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Ocelot moves into the clinch successfully.
Ocelot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amoroso Jr tries to circle away but Ocelot has him pinned against the cage.
Revolver Ocelot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amoroso Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ocelot has him pressed against the cage.
Amoroso Jr is trying to break free.#TD2#
Ocelot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amoroso Jr uses from the top position.
Ocelot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amoroso Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ocelot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ocelot 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.
Ocelot controlling the position.
Amoroso Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ocelot is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Ocelot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ocelot moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Amoroso Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ocelot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amoroso Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ocelot is controlling him.
Amoroso Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amoroso Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ocelot has the dominant position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amoroso Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ocelot is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Ocelot.
#TD2#
Ocelot successfully pulls guard.
Amoroso Jr tries to stand but Ocelot is controlling from the bottom.
Ocelot wants to sweep here but Amoroso Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ocelot pulls Amoroso Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Amoroso Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ocelot is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ocelot trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Revolver Ocelot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ocelot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Revolver Ocelot!
Revolver Ocelot wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Burger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Linares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burger is in Linares's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linares is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Linares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Linares advances to mount.
Linares takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Linares has got one arm under Burger's chin. This could be trouble... Burger trying to control the other hand but Linares gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Burger has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Linares! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Bingwen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Bingwen.
Bingwen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bingwen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bingwen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bingwen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bingwen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drago doesn't defend quickly enough and Bingwen has managed to lock this one up! Can Drago escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bingwen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jiao Long Bingwen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jiao Long Bingwen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Childers throws a sloppy head kick and Bolot moves out of range easily.
Childers shoots in for a takedown but Bolot shows good takedown defense.
Childers throws a head kick but Bolot moves out of range.
Bolot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolot tries to clinch up but Childers circles away and keeps his distance.
Childers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Childers after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Bolot as the two fighters clinch.
Bolot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Childers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Childers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Childers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Bolot misses.
Bolot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Childers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolot sprawls and moves away.
Bolot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Childers swivels and escapes.
Andrew Childers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hadji Bolot.
Bolot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Childers's head backwards.#T1#
Jab from Bolot.#CL#
Childers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolot is trying to push Childers away but Childers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Childers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolot smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Bolot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Childers defending against the ground and pound.
Childers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bolot working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Bolot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bolot lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolot lands an elbow. #ROC2#Childers is rocked!
Childers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bolot is trying to stand back up but Childers is controlling him
#T2#
Bolot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Childers thows a huge punch but Bolot dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Bolot pushes Childers off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Bolot rushes Childers and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bolot has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Childers regains guard immediately.
Bolot scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bolot stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Childers has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bolot manages to get his head free but now Childers has transitioned to an armbar! Bolot grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Childers! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Childers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Mabagatron throws a right and a left that Jagal avoids nicely.
Mabagatron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Flagatron Mabagatron has been cut.#KD2#
Jagal sends Mabagatron crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jagal is motioning to the referee to let Mabagatron up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jagal misses with a double jab.
Mabagatron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mabagatron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jagal closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mabagatron! Jagal dives in looking to finish! Mabagatron is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Jagal! |
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