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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet.
Paysley wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Paysley stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paysley tries for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #T1#
Pulkkinen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Paysley control the position.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paysley trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Paysley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Paysley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Pulkkinen's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Pulkkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Paysley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilt Paysley! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Crane works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Rzayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrane.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crane enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rzayev manages to pass to side control.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rzayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rzayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rzayev 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.
Crane trying to control here.
Rzayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rzayev there. #T2#
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev lands strikes from half guard.
Rzayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rzayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rzayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Crane is rocked!
Rzayev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rzayev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rzayev landing punches.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rzayev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crane bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rzayev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcgee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee throws a series of strikes that have Devil backpedaling.
#TD#
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil is trying to get back to half guard.
Devil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mcgee works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Mcgee looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Devil regains half guard.#T1#
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Mcgee prevents Devil from improving his position.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
Devil trying to get back to full guard but Mcgee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgee with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Devil tries to reverse the position but Mcgee maintains control.
Mcgee looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Mcgee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devil?
Devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Devil is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Mcgee cracks Devil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Mcgee.
Devil tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee unloading with bombs!
Mcgee moves to back control. #SUB#
Mcgee working for the choke.
Mcgee connects with a big shot to the side of Devil's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Mcgee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil 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.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
Devil wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Devil tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Devil jumps into side control!
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Devil working away.#T3#
Devil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcgee.
Devil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Devil misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Devil tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Devil tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devil is trying to ground and pound but Mcgee uses the momentary lack of control by Devil to regain half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mcgee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Paysley gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Paysley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larrazabal is trying to escape the position but Paysley is controlling the position. #SUB#
Paysley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larrazabal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paysley swings around for an armbar but Larrazabal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paysley's guard.
Paysley pulls Larrazabal in close to his closed guard and prevents Larrazabal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Paysley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paysley has a closed guard, preventing Larrazabal from standing up.
Paysley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larrazabal is one step ahead there.
Paysley is pulling down on Larrazabal's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Paysley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Larrazabal is defending well. Paysley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Larrazabal has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paysley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley! |
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Event:
MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Crane throws a leg kick but Berg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crane checks a low kick from Berg.
Berg thuds his right hand into Crane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crane misses with a leg kick
and Berg counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Berg does it's job there.#CL#
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Crane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berg. #BC#
Berg manages to break the clinch.
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane ducks right into an uppercut from Berg.
Crane takes one to the chin there.
Crane shoots in and drives through. Berg sprawls well.#T1#
Crane throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crane.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Antoine Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Crane.
Berg darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Berg is controlling him.#BC#
Berg breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Crane gets tackled into the cage by Berg. Berg maintains the clinch.
Crane is trying to break free.
Crane letting Berg take a breather here.
Crane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.
Berg has Crane pressed against the cage, preventing Crane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berg. #T2##BC#
Berg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berg scores with the left hand. Crane knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berg lands with a right hand.
Berg lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Crane goes down and covers up as Berg starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Berg!
Antoine Berg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Crane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holland avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Crane gets caught flat footed, as Holland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crane is wriggling around but Holland manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Crane is trying to maintain the position but Holland is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crane is defending against the submission attempts here by Holland.
Crane punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Crane wants to control the action here but instead Holland manages to pass to full mount!
Holland controlling from the full mount.
Holland lands a nice shot to the head.
Crane is trying to escape the mount.
Holland landing shots from mount.
Holland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holland with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Crane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Crane is rocked!
Holland postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Crane badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Holland around the waist but Holland pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Holland is the winner by TKO! Holland jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Holland! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helwani. Vicenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Helwani tries to get set, Vicenzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Helwani manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Vicenzo has closed the distance and engaged Helwani in a clinch.
Helwani takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Helwani is trying to drag Vicenzo to the mat but Vicenzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicenzo lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Vicenzo.
Vicenzo pushes Helwani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vicenzo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helwani looks winded!#TD#
Vicenzo wants the takedown. Helwani is fighting it off but Vicenzo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helwani's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Helwani has his foot on Vicenzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicenzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicenzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicenzo pushes down on Helwani's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SU#
Vicenzo stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Vicenzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Vicenzo breaks the clinch.
Helwani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicenzo tries to avoid it but Helwani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicenzo to the ground. Vicenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicenzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Vicenzo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Vicenzo manages to break the clinch.
Vicenzo lands a head kick. Helwani smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Vicenzo rushes Helwani and presses him up against the cage.
Vicenzo dips a shoulder and cracks Helwani with a mighty uppercut! Helwani falls back against the cage and Vicenzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Helwani is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vicenzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Vicenzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tito Vicenzo thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Helwani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helwani misses with a combination
and Vicenzo counters with a series of strikes. Helwani will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Vicenzo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicenzo.
Helwani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vicenzo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Vicenzo breaks from the clinch.
Vicenzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helwani circles away quickly and effectively.
Helwani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vicenzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helwani darts in looking for a takedown but Vicenzo gets double underhooks and turns Helwani into the cage.
Vicenzo lands with a nice combination. Helwani backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Helwani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicenzo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Helwani swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Helwani face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tito Vicenzo waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Uzun throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kaburagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uzun's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi stays in close to Uzun's body and controls the position.
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Kaburagi drops back looking for a leg! Uzun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uzun manages to kick Kaburagi off! Kaburagi jumps back into Uzun's guard.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi lands a couple of digs.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi won't allow Uzun to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kaburagi trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaburagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaburagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uzun for as long as he can get away with.
Kaburagi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaburagi distracts Uzun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaburagi landing with the ground and pound.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Kaburagi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaburagi advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Kaburagi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uzun is trying to escape and Kaburagi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uzun is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kaburagi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon takes a little break here. Atkinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gascon trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon 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.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (5) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkinson working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atkinson controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Gascon is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Gascon is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T5#
Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson'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.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Gascon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (6) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon regains half guard.#T8#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Gascon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gascon. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (16) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gascon is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascon has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Atkinson forces his way into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Gascon gets full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Atkinson is fighting to break Gascon's control of his arms but Gascon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Atkinson is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Atkinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Uzun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun misses with a wild combination.
Uzun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uzun doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzun.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
The fighters circling - Uzun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzun catches Maverick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uzun misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Uzun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Some wild striking there from Uzun.
#T1#
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick connects with an inside leg kick.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uzun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Uzun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzun.
Uzun cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uzun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Uzun's body.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Uzun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uzun's sensitive parts.
Maverick with a nice calf kick.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Maverick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Uzun stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uzun misses with the combination.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Uzun didn't see that one coming.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzun. That did some damage!
Uzun misses with a body shot.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Uzun.
Uzun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Maverick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Uzun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maverick cracks Uzun with a good jab.#ROC2#Uzun is rocked!
Maverick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Uzun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
A swing and a miss from Uzun.
Maverick throws a counter combo.
Uzun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uzun seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzun throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzun. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick scores with a leg kick.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Maverick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzun lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick punishes Uzun's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzun is breathing heavily.
Maverick lands a jab to Uzun's midsection.
Uzun falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maverick. Beautiful body shot.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Uzun off balance momentarily.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzun rather than just go for the knockout.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uzun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maverick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Uzun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Maverick.
Uzun misses with an uppercut
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Maverick pushes Uzun away with a front kick.
Maverick with the inside leg kick.
Uzun swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Uzun down.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uzun scrambles back to his feet.
Deniz Uzun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maverick lands an overhand right.
Uzun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Uzun right on the button. Uzun goes down! Maverick follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maverick gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick 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:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Helwani tries to clinch up.
Cole tries to bum rush Helwani with a series of wild strikes but Helwani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole looks to land a combination but Helwani avoids it well.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helwani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helwani doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Helwani throws a head kick that misses.
Helwani tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cole has knocked Helwani down with a huge combo! Cole steps away and waves a wobbly Helwani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with the combination.
Helwani wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helwani throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helwani 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.
Cole closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Helwani! Cole dives in looking to finish! Helwani is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tammy Cole! |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soderberg is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg controlling Atkinson's posture. #SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson 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 Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Soderberg#T4#
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson has knee on belly momentarily but Soderberg bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg 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.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Soderberg gets full guard.#T8#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Atkinson is trying to move to mount but Soderberg reverses beautifully and ends up in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
#T9#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atkinson defend it? Soderberg steps over the head and cranks it - Atkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and clinches.
Atkinson is trying to pull guard but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Atkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nutz walks away with a smile on his face. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nutz pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Atkinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nutz is trying to keep an underhook but Atkinson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Nutz is doing well to control the position and prevent Atkinson from advancing to side control.
Atkinson is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Nutz pushes a forearm under Atkinson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Atkinson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
AVKT 12: Justice Vs Norddahl
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Helwani shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Helwani shoots in.
Helwani throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Helwani shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Helwani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sullivan Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Helwani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andrews defends it well.
Andrews tries to bum rush Helwani with a series of wild strikes but Helwani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helwani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helwani throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Helwani misses.
Helwani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrews.
Helwani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrews backs up against the cage.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Helwani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews throws a hook but Helwani avoids it easily.
Helwani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews throws a solid leg kick but Helwani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrews.
Helwani throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrews as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Andrews throws a low kick, looking for Helwani's leg but Helwani calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Andrews closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Helwani quickly recovers to half guard.
Helwani trying to control but Andrews postures up.
Helwani misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helwani on the ground.
Helwani manages to get to full guard.
Andrews looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Helwani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helwani is keeping the position for now.
Andrews looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andrews landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helwani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews trying to control but Helwani is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helwani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Helwani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrews defends it easily.#SUB#
Andrews postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Helwani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andrews, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helwani wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving. #T3#
Andrews 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.
Helwani wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews is pulling down on Helwani's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Andrews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Helwani uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Helwani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Andrews looking for a sweep but Helwani has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Helwani is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andrews has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Helwani working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Andrews defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Helwani.
Andrews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Helwani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Andrews manages to control the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Helwani dominated that round.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Andrews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Helwani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helwani wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Helwani's thigh. Helwani counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Helwani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Helwani keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews is working hard here to advance position.
Andrews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andrews stands and throws Helwani's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Helwani manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helwani defends it well.
Helwani trying to hold on to Andrews's head to control him but Andrews postures up.
#T2#
Andrews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Helwani is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andrews trying to mount his opponent but Helwani defends it.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helwani works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Helwani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Helwani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Helwani is breathing heavily.#T3#
Andrews pushing down on Helwani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Andrews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helwani is just riding it out for now. Andrews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Helwani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dana Helwani has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helwani sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andrews wants to free his trapped foot but Helwani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helwani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
Helwani gets full guard.#SUB2#
Helwani looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Andrews is defending well. Helwani quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Andrews has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Helwani celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dana Helwani! |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Chai
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Chai stalling.
Atkinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Chai
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Atkinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Atkinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Atkinson from advancing position.
Atkinson prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Chai is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Chai#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Atkinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T5#
Atkinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T7#
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T8#
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai 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 (5) vs (10) Chai
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (13) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (16) Chai
Atkinson working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
Atkinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (19) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (5) vs (22) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 5.
A victorious Stsyapan Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sleeth shoots in looking for a takedown but Uzun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sleeth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sleeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sleeth feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Uzun tries to keep at a distance but Sleeth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sleeth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uzun to keep the fight standing.
Sleeth tries to pull guard but Uzun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Sleeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sleeth wants the takedown. Uzun is fighting it off but Sleeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Uzun's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sleeth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sleeth is in close to Uzun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sleeth manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun trying to hold on to Sleeth's head to control him but Sleeth postures up.
Sleeth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sleeth trying to control from half guard but Uzun is working away.
Sleeth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sleeth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uzun!
Uzun is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sleeth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sleeth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sleeth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sleeth working the ground and pound effectively.
Uzun is squirming around, avoiding Sleeth's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Sleeth lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sleeth landing punches. #ROC#Uzun is rocked!
Sleeth with the ground and pound from mount.
Uzun is still in real trouble! Can Sleeth finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sleeth postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Uzun is out cold - huge knockout for Sleeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dusty Sleeth!
Dusty Sleeth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 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 14 wins and 12 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkinson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Drago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up.
#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Drago postures up.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Drago frees his head nicely. Oh but Atkinson has switched to an armbar! Drago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Atkinson darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#TD2#
Atkinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Atkinson to the mat. Atkinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Walker
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 (2) vs (2) Walker#T1##SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#T3#
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Walker
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker advances to half guard. #T4#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Atkinson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but Atkinson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! Atkinson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Iskandiar ducks under a wild hook from Helwani.
Iskandiar keeps the fight on the outside.
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Helwani with a poor takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a nice body shot.
Helwani looks for a takedown but Iskandiar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iskandiar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helwani with a body shot.#TD#
Helwani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iskandiar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iskandiar bucks up and tries to throw Helwani off but instead Helwani has got his back!#SUB#
Helwani is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Iskandiar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Helwani looking to break Iskandiar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Iskandiar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Helwani will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helwani looking for the RNC. #T1#
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Helwani working for the choke. #ES2#
Iskandiar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Helwani throws a nice looking combination but Iskandiar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helwani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iskandiar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Helwani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Iskandiar is trying to stand.
Helwani is trying to control the action in half guard but Iskandiar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Helwani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Helwani is working for a submission of some sort.
Iskandiar is trying to stand back up but Helwani is controlling him
#SUB#
Helwani seems to be working for a kimura but Iskandiar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Iskandiar is defending against the submission attempts here by Helwani.
#T3##SUB#
Helwani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iskandiar is not content to let Helwani control the position.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Helwani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iskandiar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Helwani tries to pass to full mount but Iskandiar defends it.
Iskandiar tries to kick Helwani off but Helwani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Helwani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iskandiar won't allow Helwani to pass to mount.
Helwani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iskandiar keeps working. #SUB#
Helwani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Iskandiar is defending against the submission attempts here by Helwani.
#SUB#
Helwani is trying to work for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well.
Iskandiar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Helwani seems to be working for a kimura but Iskandiar defends the submission attempt.
Iskandiar is staying active underneath Helwani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Helwani 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#
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iskandiar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Iskandiar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch.
Iskandiar ducks under a wild hook from Helwani.
Iskandiar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Helwani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iskandiar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Iskandiar as Helwani shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. 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.
Helwani has his takedown stuffed
and Iskandiar counters with a stiff right hand.
Helwani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iskandiar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonnie Iskandiar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Iskandiar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Helwani eats them both and turns towards Iskandiar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Helwani looking to score a takedown here. Iskandiar is defending well but Helwani drives through and ends up in Iskandiar's guard.
Iskandiar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helwani trying to control the position from guard on top but Iskandiar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iskandiar wants to stand and escape but Helwani is having none of it.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as Helwani tries to pass. #SUB#
Helwani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helwani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helwani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Iskandiar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Helwani presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Helwani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iskandiar to keep the fight standing.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
Helwani working hard to break the clinch.
Helwani wants to break free but Iskandiar has control.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
#BC2#
Iskandiar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helwani throws an off balance right hand
and Iskandiar counters with a one-two to the body.
Helwani misses with a takedown attempt
and Iskandiar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helwani throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Iskandiar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Helwani back to the cage. Iskandiar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Helwani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iskandiar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Iskandiar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iskandiar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iskandiar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helwani fails with a takedown attempt.
Helwani looks for a takedown but Iskandiar sprawls well.#T4#
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Helwani looks to throw a body kick
and Iskandiar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dana Helwani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iskandiar lands a nice shot to the body.
Iskandiar lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helwani.
Iskandiar misses with a few strikes there.
Iskandiar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Helwani with that takedown attempt.
Dana Helwani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iskandiar throws a series of strikes that have Helwani backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Iskandiar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Helwani fails with the takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iskandiar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Iskandiar duly obliges.
Iskandiar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helwani throws a lazy body kick
and Iskandiar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helwani misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Iskandiar closes the distance and clinches.
Helwani looking for a takedown.
Helwani is trying to break the clinch but Iskandiar is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helwani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helwani goes for a double leg but Iskandiar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iskandiar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helwani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iskandiar just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch.
Iskandiar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Iskandiar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helwani tries for a takedown but Iskandiar circles away easily
and Iskandiar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Helwani cracks a nice hook into Iskandiar's ribs.
Helwani throws a jab when Iskandiar was well out of range.
Iskandiar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helwani rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Helwani.
Iskandiar unleashes a big counter combination but Helwani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helwani fails with the takedown.
Iskandiar lands a jab to Helwani's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helwani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helwani with a poor takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iskandiar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Iskandiar scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Iskandiar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Iskandiar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iskandiar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Helwani misses its target.#CL2#
Iskandiar forces Helwani back against the cage and clinches.
Helwani has had enough of the clinch but Iskandiar keeps him there for the moment.
Iskandiar pushes Helwani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helwani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Iskandiar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Helwani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iskandiar sprawls well. Iskandiar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Helwani gets slowly back to his feet.
Iskandiar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iskandiar connects with a crisp jab.
Iskandiar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Helwani shoots in looking for a takedown. Iskandiar tries to sprawl out of it but Helwani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iskandiar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iskandiar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Helwani is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnie Iskandiar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iskandiar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnie Iskandiar!
After winning the bout, Jonnie Iskandiar 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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