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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024 |
#R1#
May shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
May gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. May looks a forlorn figure.
May is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked May badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Brown around the waist but Brown pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Brown is the winner by TKO! Brown jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kax Brown! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jax Brown has been cut.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a nice body shot.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Eri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eri tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Eri tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Eri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eri turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Eri sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Eri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eri's best efforts.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Eri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eri'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.#T3#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eri pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eri in particular looking to stall.
Eri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eri.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eri passes into side control.
Eri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eri taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown fails with the takedown
and Eri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots and misses
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Jax Brown's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri scores with a body shot.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T1#
Eri lands an overhand right.
Eri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jax Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Jax Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Eri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Eri lands.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Jax Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eri scores with a jab to the body.
Eri lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Eri catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jax Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wild Eri! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Andersson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Andersson decides to pull guard.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Andersson is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Laskolnyk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak is controlling the pace.
Laskolnyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bleak maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laskolnyk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bleak has cracked it and Laskolnyk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bleak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Bleak!
Our winner, Bruno Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Choo Oi shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls well. He's pushed Choo Oi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoiki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Choo Oi tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choo Oi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aoiki has Choo Oi up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choo Oi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Choo Oi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Aoiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Choo Oi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a triangle here. Aoiki is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo Oi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoiki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dramos to the mat! Dramos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Brown trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dramos has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dramos controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now.
Dramos is trying to keep Brown in close.
Dramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dramos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dramos is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Dramos
Brown controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dramos is holding Brown down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dramos, who protects the arm well.
Dramos sneaks back into half guard.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Dramos
You can see the frustration on Dramos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Dramos is defending well. #T5#
Brown trying to control the action but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos struggling a bit here.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Dramos is defending well.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dramos regains half guard.
Brown is thwarting Dramos's attempts to control the position.
Dramos is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dramos trying to control the position.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
Brown pushes down on Dramos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Dramos gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Brown stays in close to Dramos's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Brown is posturing up here but Dramos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Dramos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Dramos! |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kyran
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran 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.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyran sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyran gets full guard.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Kyran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Kyran
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyran sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kyran trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Kyran tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyran is trying is best to control the position here.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kyran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown moves into full mount! Kyran won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Kyran
Kyran is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Kyran is in no mood to give up.
Kyran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kyran is defending well.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Kyran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is pushing down on Kyran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyran is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Kyran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for submissions but instead, Kyran has regained full guard.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Kyran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Kyran
Kyran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Kyran wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (5) Kyran
Kyran works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (8) vs (7) Kyran
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (10) Kyran
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyran.
Brown turns into Kyran and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (10) Kyran
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (12) Kyran
Kyran looking to pass the guard.
Kyran is stalling in the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Kyran tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (15) Kyran
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran happy to just control the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Kyran takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Kyran controls the position.
It looks like Kyran might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kyran is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyran is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kyran gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (10) vs (17) Kyran
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Kyran has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (20) Kyran
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Good control from Kyran.#T10#
Kyran trying to control.
Brown breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (20) Kyran
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Kyran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Kyran controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kyran is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Kyran cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Aoiki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Aoiki letting Brooks take a breather here.
Aoiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoiki up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brooks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aoikis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a body punch.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pepper Brooks.
Brooks cracks Aoiki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Brooks rushes Aoiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks. #ROC#Aoiki is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Aoiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aoiki with a big uppercut! Aoiki tries to clinch up but Brooks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aoiki to the mat! Aoiki covers up and Brooks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laskolnyk works the jab nicely.
Laskolnyk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Austin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Austin looks winded!#TD2#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laskolnyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laskolnyk gets back to half guard.
Laskolnyk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laskolnyk.
Laskolnyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Laskolnyk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Austin rolls with it to try and escape but Laskolnyk cranks on the arm and Austin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genno Laskolnyk! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Aoiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurik moves away.
Rurik throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Rurik lands a big right hand that sends Aoiki crashing to the mat! Rurik stays standing though and waves Aoiki back to his feet!#ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Aoiki has been cut.
Aoiki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rurik counters with a huge right that knocks Aoiki out cold! Rurik is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biden swivels and escapes.#CL#
Biden instigates a clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is trying to drag Biden to the mat but Biden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.#TD#
Biden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
Biden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biden defends well.
Brown wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment.
Biden trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Biden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Biden has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (4) vs (2) Brown#T2#
Biden is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (4) vs (4) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Biden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Biden is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Biden is retaining full guard.
Brown postures up.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Biden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (6) vs (4) Brown#T4##SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Biden stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Biden! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (9) vs (4) Brown
Brown prevents Biden from improving position.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biden's best efforts.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Biden has control of the leg.
Biden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biden stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biden tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Biden tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T6#
Biden is working hard here to advance position.
Biden trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Biden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Biden doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Biden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Laskolnyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temidare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laskolnyk scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Temidare blocks the leg kick.
Temidare attempts a counter takedown but Laskolnyk avoids it well and moves away.
Temidare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Temidare lunges at Laskolnyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laskolnyk's hand. #CUT#It looks like Genno Laskolnyk has been cut.
Genno Laskolnyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temidare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laskolnyk.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Temidare drives through and clinches with Laskolnyk against the cage.
Temidare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laskolnyk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Temidare has him pressed against the cage.
Temidare is struggling to control the position.
Laskolnyk is trying to push Temidare away but Temidare has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laskolnyk tries to work over Temidare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temidare lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Laskolnyk is rocked!
Temidare landing knees to the body.
Temidare blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Temidare is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Laskolnyk tries to break Temidare's hands from around his neck, Temidare unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Laskolnyk will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Brown trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Soderberg has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 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 1 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shah clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shah is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shah persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (0) Brown
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Shah content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Shah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Shah is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T5#
Shah 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.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Shah pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to improve his position but Shah is controlling well.
Shah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Shah has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Shah has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks winded!
Shah controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Shah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah controlling from mount.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Shah has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Shah controlling the pace for now.
Shah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Shah looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Shah looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Shah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Shah's body position as best he can. #T10##SUB#
Shah working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Shah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Shah wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shah.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown 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.
Shah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shah (7) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown prevents Shah from improving his position.
Shah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shah tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T13#
Shah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shah (11) vs (2) Brown
Shah trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Shah looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Shah controlling from the back.#SUB#
Shah tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Shah controls the position.#T14#
Brown tries to escape but Shah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shah takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Yumashev scores with a jab to the head.
Aoiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoiki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoiki in his tracks. #ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#KD2#
Yumashev cracks Aoiki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yumashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aoiki to stand back up!
Oh Aoiki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Aoiki out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filip Yumashev! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tyme. Those never looked like landing.
Tyme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyme defending well as Laskolnyk loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyme, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Genno Laskolnyk has been cut.
Tyme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyme scores with a decent looking hook.
Laskolnyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyme.
Laskolnyk blocks a jab.
Laskolnyk defending well as Tyme loads up on a big left hand.
Tyme throws a hook to the side of Laskolnyk's head but Laskolnyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laskolnyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laskolnyk with the inside leg kick.
Laskolnyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Laskolnyk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyme fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Laskolnyk out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Magnus Tyme!
An out of breath Magnus Tyme thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Mendes
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Mendes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Mendes#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes prevents Brown from improving his position.#T2#
Mendes trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Brown wants to sweep but Mendes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Mendes
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (7) Mendes
Brown is breathing heavily.#T3#
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Mendes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (10) Mendes#SUB2#
Mendes is cranking Brown's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Brown! He's tightened the choke and Brown is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown
Waterman is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Waterman defends the submission attempt.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterman is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waterman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Waterman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Brown
Waterman pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Waterman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Waterman (8) vs (2) Brown#T1#
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Waterman keeps control of the position.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Waterman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Waterman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Aoiki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.#SUB2#
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.#SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki 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.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
Buakaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aoiki working some strikes from top position.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buakaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Buakaw keeps moving.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Buakaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buakaw looks winded!
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki 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. #T3#
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Buakaw working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoiki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buakaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoiki works over Buakaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Buakaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoiki controls the pace.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buakaw looking to control.
Aoiki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoiki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buakaw wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buakaw is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aoiki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buakaw throwing strikes from guard but Aoiki blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Buakaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoiki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoiki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Buakaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoiki dives in and grabs Buakaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buakaw pushes down on Aoiki's head and hops out.
Buakaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buakaw throws a looping overhand right but Aoiki ducks down to avoid it.
Buakaw scores with a head kick.
Aoiki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buakaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoiki scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!
Aoiki is looking to clinch.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
Buakaw scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Aoiki looking to score a takedown here. Buakaw is defending well but Aoiki drives through and ends up in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
#SUB2#
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Buakaw tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Aoiki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buakaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Ken Aoiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aoiki is looking for a kimura but Buakaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoiki to get the leverage.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aoiki controlling the pace.
Aoiki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw is not content to let Aoiki control the position.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buakaw wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Aoiki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aoiki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buakaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Buakaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buakaw trying to control from the bottom.
Aoiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Buakaw's hands, connecting with Buakaw's forehead.
Buakaw moves into full guard.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.#SUB2#
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki misses with a right hand
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoiki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Aoiki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buakaw!
Aoiki working the head with strikes.
Aoiki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Buakaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoiki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Aoiki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Aoiki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoiki lands some shots froms side control.
Aoiki wants to control for a moment but Buakaw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buakaw trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Buakaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoiki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Aoiki winds up and cracks Buakaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoiki working Buakaw over with strikes.
Buakaw is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Buakaw has momentary wrist control but Aoiki slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki postures up and lands a big shot to Buakaw's brow.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Buakaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoiki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Buakaw is looking to stand up but Aoiki won't let him.
Aoiki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Aoiki keeps moving.
Ken Aoiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Buakaw postures up in Aoiki's guard and throws a big left but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buakaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoiki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buakaw has Aoiki in his guard.#REVR#
Aoiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Aoiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoiki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Aoiki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Brown
Atkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Brown#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T1#
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Atkinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Atkinson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown looks winded!
Atkinson gets full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Atkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (9) Brown#T5#
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Atkinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (7) vs (9) Brown
Atkinson controls the position.#SUB#
Atkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
#T7#
Atkinson pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (9) Brown
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.#SUB#
Atkinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard. #T9#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atkinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Atkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson 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. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Atkinson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Atkinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown 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:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Brown moves into full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ibrahim pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Ibrahim has moved into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ibrahim controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown 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.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Brown is pressing down on Ibrahim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown looks winded!
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (2) Brown#T10##SUB#
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (16) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (18) vs (2) Brown
Brown gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T13#
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (2) Brown
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg. #T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (24) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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