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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiely avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiely swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Kiely gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiely.
Kane has Kiely pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiely manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiely is defending well.#TD#
Kane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kane manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Kiely
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiely is trying to improve his position.
Kiely gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Kiely trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kiely has an active guard here but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #SUB#
Kane 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.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (4) vs (2) Kiely#SUB#
Kane is looking for a triangle here but Kiely uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (5) Kiely
Kiely wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiely taking a break here but Kane is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Kiely trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a triangle here but Kiely uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (8) Kiely
Kane can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kiely in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Kiely thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiely trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Kane is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kane is not content to let Kiely control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kiely pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kane is looking to control Kiely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiely in particular looking to stall.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
Kiely wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it. #T8#
Kane won't allow Kiely to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (11) Kiely
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Kiely's attempts to control the action.
Kane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Kiely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kane! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (14) Kiely
Kiely avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
Kane is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiely wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kiely trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiely has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Kane is controlling an arm, preventing Kiely from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Kiely isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane regains half guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiely prevents Kane from improving his position.#T11#
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane looking to control.
#T12#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kiely defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Kiely defends easily.
Kiely sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kiely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane controls Kiely momentarily but Kiely frees himself.
Kiely passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (17) Kiely#T14#
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
Kiely controlling the action here.
Kiely is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Kiely passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (20) Kiely
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely wins on points by 20 to 4.
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ubereem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ecker tries to avoid it but Ubereem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ecker to the ground. Ecker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ubereem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ubereem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ubereem has Ecker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ecker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ecker has hold of one of Ubereem's legs. Ubereem is fighting the takedown attempt but Ecker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (0) vs (2) Ecker
Ubereem can't keep his opponent in guard - Ecker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ecker seems to be working for a kimura but Ubereem defends the submission attempt.
Ecker prevents Ubereem from improving his position.#T1#
Ecker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (5) Ecker
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ubereem is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (0) vs (8) Ecker
I really don't envy Ubereem right now.
Ecker is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Ecker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Ecker looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ecker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ubereem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ubereem for a finish. #SUB2#
Ecker looking for the choke but no joy.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ecker tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ecker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Ubereem is in a bad position with Ecker working for a choke. Ubereem manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (8) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ubereem has gone for a leg lock! Ecker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (10) Ecker
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass. #SUB#
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ubereem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Ubereem's legs - danger averted.
Ubereem wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (13) Ecker
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working. #T5#
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ecker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ubereem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ubereem is trying to maintain the position but Ecker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ecker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Ecker is thwarting Ubereem's attempts to control the position.
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Ecker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ubereem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ecker uses his free foot to push down on Ubereem's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ubereem. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (16) Ecker
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ecker wants to finish this one by submission but Ubereem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ecker.
Ubereem tries to improve his position but instead Ecker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (2) vs (19) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker has managed to slip his arm under Ubereem's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ubereem is tapping out! Submission win for Ecker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
About A Hater misses with a straight right.
Christian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from About A Hater.
Christian lands a right hook to the body.
About A Hater swings for the body but Christian moves out of range.
Christian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from About A Hater.
About A Hater throws a hook to the side of Christian's head but Christian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About A Hater throws the left hand but Christian avoids the punch easily.
Christian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from About A Hater misses the target.
About A Hater cracks Christian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
About A Hater throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
About A Hater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from About A Hater misses.
About A Hater throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Christian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
About A Hater pushes Christian off but Christian dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Christian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christian controlling the position. #SUB2#
Christian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. About A Hater is trying to escape and Christian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and About A Hater is forced to tap! Nice work there by Christian! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Christian! |
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Event:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Moon tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Franklin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Moon is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Moon defends the submission attempt.
Moon is looking to get back to full guard here but Franklin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Moon can't do much from the bottom here.
Moon trying to remain calm as Franklin controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Franklin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Franklin trying to control the position but Moon is working away.
Franklin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Moon wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Franklin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Moon'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! Moon is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alonso Franklin!
Alonso Franklin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Khan avoids the body shot from Peters.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Peters had a free shot at his head there.
Peters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan looks to land a combination. Peters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peters misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Peters counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Khan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan being controlled here momentarily.
Khan preventing the sweep. #T1#
Peters managing to control the position.
Peters is trying to keep Khan in close.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
Peters looking to control.
Peters pulls Khan in close to his closed guard and prevents Khan from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peters moves away.#TD#
Khan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peters is pulling down on Khan's head to control his posture. #T2#
Peters trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Peters being controlled here, momentarily.
Peters seems keen to control Khan's posture.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peters has Khan pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peters.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Peters is out of range.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peters.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
Peters throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Peters takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Peters jabs at Khan's body.
Peters misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Peters finds it's way through Khan's defenses.
Peters throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peters is fending him off so far but Khan persists. Nope, Peters circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingus Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Peters gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Peters taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Peters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Peters thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Rohan Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peters scores with a nice strike.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peters throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peters! But no joy.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Peters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Peters throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bingus Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Peters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peters tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Peters keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peters avoid being mounted?#SU#
Khan stands up and beckons Peters to join him on the feet.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
#T1#
Peters misses with a body shot.
Khan fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khan or perhaps it was just good defense by Peters, which made it look bad.
Khan lands the left hand.
Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peters swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingus Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peters.
Peters lands with a shot to the body.
Rohan Peters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khan throws a body punch but Peters moves out of range.
Peters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.#TD#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khan showed some decent athleticism there.
Peters tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.#SU#
Khan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peters misses the shot to the body.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Peters swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Peters misses with a body shot.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peters, as that shot connected.
Khan tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peters scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan takes one to the chin there.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peters did well to prevent Khan getting side control.
Khan prevents Peters from improving his position.
Peters 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.
Peters trying to control here.
Peters wants to get back to full guard but Khan has passed into side control.
Peters struggling a bit here.#T4#
Peters is looking for a sweep.
Khan taking a breather here.
Peters regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rohan Peters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peters throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Peters works the jab nicely.
Khan is looking to wear down Peters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Peters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peters throws a good cross that connects.
Peters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peters as he jumps to the side.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peters sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
A countering left hand to the body from Peters misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peters throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peters's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
Peters is continuing to stall.#T1#
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peters pulls Khan in close to his closed guard and prevents Khan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Peters is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
Peters has control of Khan's left arm, preventing Khan from doing any damage.
Peters wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Khan is now in half guard.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peters is trying is best to control the position here.
Bingus Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Peters trying to get back to full guard but Khan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Peters wants to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
Peters gets back to half guard.
Peters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.
Peters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peters trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan won't allow Peters to sweep him here.
Peters looking to control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khan preventing the sweep. #SU#
Khan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peters, up you get!
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peters.
Bingus Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan needs to keep his hands up - Peters had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peters tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khan easily slips into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingus Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peters 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohan Peters! |
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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Johns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johns lands with a shot to the body.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hope throws out the jab.
Broken Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hope has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hope wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working.
Hope is trying to escape the position but Johns is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johns throws an elbow but Hope slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hope is looking for a sweep.
Hope struggling a bit here.
Hope is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johns is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns has knee on belly momentarily but Hope bucks him off and regains half guard.
Johns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hope wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Johns working the head and body with strikes.
Hope wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Hope is staying active underneath Johns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johns lands a nice short elbow.
Johns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hope tries to kick Johns off but Johns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Hope defending well.
Hope moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Hope wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Johns landing some decent shots from guard.
Johns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hope looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johns wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hope wants to get back to his feet but Johns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hope trying to control the position here.
Hope wants to sweep but no luck.
Hope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hope.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decent striking displayed by Hope there.
Johns moves out of range as Hope strikes.
Johns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Johns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johns or perhaps it was just good defense by Hope, which made it look bad.
Johns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hope swivels and escapes.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Johns attempts a counter takedown but Hope avoids it well and moves away.
Hope throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Johns counters with a shoot takedown. Hope fights it but they end up in guard.
Johns is in close to Hope's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope can do to turn this around?
Johns wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Hope trying to control the position here.
Johns throws a big right hand that misses.
Johns scoring with some ground and pound.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Hope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Johns landing some decent shots from guard.
Johns works over Hope with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hope is looking to stand up but Johns isn't so interested in that idea.
Trevor Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broken Hope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.#T3#
Hope walks into a left hand.
Hope throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
Johns feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Hope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hope takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johns works over Hope with some ground and pound from guard.
Johns looking to sit in guard and control but Hope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hope wanted to stand there but Johns had control of the position. #T4#
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hope wants to stand but Johns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hope controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hope is looking to pass into half guard but Johns pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johns is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Johns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hope misses with a straight right.
Johns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns tries to counter with a takedown but Hope is quick to defend against it.
Johns swinging wildly here.
Hope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Hope with a jab.
Hope misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Hope bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
A big right from Hope misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hope swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope as he jumps to the side.
Johns shoots and misses
and Hope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hope throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hope.
Johns scores with the left hand. Hope knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Hope misses with a few strikes there.
Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Johns.
Hope thuds a left hand into Johns's body.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Johns tries to counter with a takedown but Hope is quick to defend against it.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Hope.
Johns walks into a stiff left hand from Hope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Johns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Broken Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom. #T3#
Johns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hope struggling a bit here.
Johns throwing strikes but Hope manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Hope has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hope throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hope misses with an uppercut. Johns saw that one coming.
Hope loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Johns scores with a hook.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hope.
Hope lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hope throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Hope misses with a looping right.
Johns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Johns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hope is trying to defend but Johns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broken Hope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Johns! |
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Event:
Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
Lysander Pollio really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Puncher Face was cancelled. |
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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Maykit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiely pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Maykit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiely napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kiely (0) vs (4) Maykit#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maykit's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Maykit! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kiely has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Woodie Maykit!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Woodie Maykit made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ecker pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ecker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Russo can't fight it off and eventually Ecker manages to take the fight to the floor. Russo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (0) Russo#SUB#
Ecker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ecker 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.
Russo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to buck Ecker off but Ecker is having none of it.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (8) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Ecker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo is looking to improve his position but Ecker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ecker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (11) vs (0) Russo#T2#
Russo tries to break free.
Ecker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ecker doesn't have the hooks in and Russo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (11) vs (2) Russo
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (13) vs (2) Russo
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Ecker advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ecker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Ecker eventually gives up the hold.
Russo wants to control but Ecker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Russo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ecker is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ecker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ecker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo 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.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (16) vs (2) Russo
Ecker fails to advance to Russo's back.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Ecker maintains control.
Ecker mounts Russo! Really nice guard pass there!
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ecker looking to secure an arm triangle but Russo defends it well.
Ecker works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (19) vs (2) Russo#SUB#
Ecker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ecker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Russo right now.
#SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms. #SUB#
Ecker looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms.
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Ecker keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Russo.
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (19) vs (4) Russo
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Russo passes Ecker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Ecker is defending the position.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo passes Ecker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (21) vs (4) Russo
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Ecker is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well.
Ecker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ecker trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
Ecker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (24) vs (4) Russo
Ecker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Russo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ecker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecker working away.#T9#
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Russo is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo wants to control but Ecker postures up.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo tries to bench press Ecker off him but Ecker keeps the position.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Ecker taking a breather here. #T10#
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russo, who protects the arm well.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
Ecker is really struggling to control Russo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face as Ecker controls the position.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ecker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russo gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Russo 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.
Ecker pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ecker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (27) vs (4) Russo
Ecker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12##SUB#
Ecker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russo shrugs it off.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
Russo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ecker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (30) vs (4) Russo
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (30) vs (6) Russo
Ecker keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (32) vs (6) Russo
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo looking to control.
Russo looks winded!
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Russo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Ecker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #SUB#
Ecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (35) vs (6) Russo
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (38) vs (6) Russo
Russo is really stuck here.
Ecker controlling the position well here. Russo rolled but Ecker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ecker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Russo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ecker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 56
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wolfe lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolfe works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Wolfe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Wolfe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolfe but great work by Green.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wolfe's legs.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolfe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wolfe tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Wolfe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Wolfe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Green has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a rear naked choke here but Green reverses the position brilliantly into Wolfe's guard!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
Wolfe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Green is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe controlling the position well.
Green is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Wolfe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolfe did well to prevent Green getting side control.#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green trying to control from half guard but Wolfe is working away. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green throwing shots but Wolfe is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green prevents Wolfe from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mateo Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Green passes into side control!
Wolfe is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Wolfe is not content to let Green control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Draymond Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wolfe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Green is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wolfe is trying for a kimura here. Green looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wolfe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateo Wolfe! |
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Event:
NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Geghan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland dodges the punch combination from Geghan.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strickland throws a big shot that misses.
Geghan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Geghan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Geghan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland misses with a kick to the body.
Geghan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Geghan with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland thuds his right hand into Geghan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Strickland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Geghan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
letting Geghan counter with a right hand.
Geghan misses with a takedown attempt - Strickland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geghan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Strickland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Geghan.
Geghan lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Geghan is out of range.
Geghan misses with a body punch
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland misses with a hook. Geghan ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Geghan. That did some damage!
Strickland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geghan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geghan.#T2#
Strickland with a nice cross.
Strickland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geghan moves away.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geghan throws out the jab.
Strickland lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Geghan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strickland tries to get to full guard but Geghan has control of the leg.
Geghan is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geghan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strickland wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Strickland is controlling Geghan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strickland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geghan.
Geghan thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Geghan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strickland's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Geghan connects with a nice short shot to Strickland's temple.
Geghan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geghan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Geghan is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strickland desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Geghan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strickland defending well though.
Geghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Geghan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strickland.
Geghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Geghan.
Geghan misses with an uppercut. Strickland saw that one coming.#TD2#
Geghan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strickland sprawls well initially but Geghan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Geghan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geghan is trying to control. Strickland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geghan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geghan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strickland looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland fails to land with a series of punches.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geghan.
A slow jab from Geghan misses its intended target.
Strickland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geghan.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geghan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geghan checks a leg kick nicely.
Geghan swinging wildly here.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland tries a head kick but it misses.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Geghan shoots for a takedown but Strickland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Geghan moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geghan or perhaps it was just good defense by Strickland, which made it look bad.
Geghan throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geghan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geghan defending well as Strickland loads up on a big left hand.
Geghan feints the counter takedown.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Geghan moves out of range.
Geghan moves away from the strike by Strickland. #T2#
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Geghan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Geghan ducks down to avoid it.
Geghan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strickland.
Geghan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Geghan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strickland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Strickland.
Geghan misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deangelo Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
Geghan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deangelo Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Geghan.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Geghan's ribs.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Geghan blocks a leg kick.
Geghan lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geghan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Strickland scores with a spinning back kick!
Geghan cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.
Strickland misses with a head kick.
Geghan throws a body shot but no joy.
Geghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland tries to land a leg kick but Geghan saw it coming and moves away.
Strickland swinging wildly here.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geghan throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Geghan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strickland circles away quickly and effectively.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Geghan throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Geghan finds it's way through Strickland's defenses. #T4#
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland tries to bum rush Geghan with a series of wild strikes but Geghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geghan.
Geghan misses with the combination.
Geghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strickland's waist but Strickland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geghan off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Deangelo Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geghan tries to bum rush Strickland with a series of wild strikes but Strickland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geghan misses with a shot to the body
and Strickland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Geghan's knee momentarily.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geghan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strickland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Geghan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Geghan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geghan shoots and misses
and Strickland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Strickland dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Geghan looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Geghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Geghan gets the takedown into side control.
Geghan lands a few punches from side control.
Strickland is looking to reverse the position.
Geghan throws a strike aimed at the side of Strickland's head but Strickland avoids it well.
Geghan trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strickland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strickland manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Geghan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geghan prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Geghan is looking to stall here but Strickland recovers full guard.
Geghan throwing strikes from guard but Strickland blocks nicely.
Geghan being controlled here momentarily.
Geghan wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Geghan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Geghan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Geghan lands a slapping body shot.
Geghan jabs Strickland right on the nose. Strickland blinks but takes it well.
Geghan moves out of range as Strickland strikes.
Geghan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geghan slips under a jab from Strickland.
Geghan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geghan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Geghan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strickland.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Geghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Geghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geghan takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Geghan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geghan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
Strickland throws a jab when Geghan was well out of range.
Geghan throws a sloppy body shot
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Geghan throws a right hand that Strickland ducks under and follows up with a left that Strickland also avoids with ease.
Geghan slips under a jab from Strickland.
Geghan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Geghan is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Geghan! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland throws the left hand but Geghan avoids the punch easily.
Strickland punishes Geghan's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Strickland needs to keep his hands up - Geghan had a free shot at his head there.
Geghan misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geghan misses with a wild body shot.
Geghan misses with a wild combination.
John Geghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geghan throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
No luck for Geghan with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Geghan.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Strickland wants to land a leg kick but Geghan is out of range.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Geghan.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Geghan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strickland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland 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:
HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hodge.
Zakharov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zakharov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Zakharov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zakharov.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Zakharov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hodge looking to throw knees to the head but Zakharov is blocking nicely.
Hodge prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov presses Hodge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zakharov 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.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zakharov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zakharov as Hodge tries to tie him up. #T1#
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov tries to work over Hodge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Hodge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hodge jumps guard and drags Zakharov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hodge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zakharov content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge looking for subs off his back but Zakharov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zakharov seems content to control.#SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakharov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.
Zakharov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov 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#
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov throws a shot from downtown. Hodge moves away and avoids it.
Zakharov throws a looping overhand right but Hodge ducks down to avoid it.
Hodge drops his hands momentarily and Zakharov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Silas Hodge has been cut.
Roman Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zakharov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov tries a body shot but Hodge blocks it.
Hodge blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Hodge is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov pushes Hodge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hodge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hodge seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
#KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Hodge's head.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov cracks Hodge with a nice body shot.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hodge or not.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Hodge's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Zakharov. #KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov pushes Hodge against the cage. Zakharov is working some dirty boxing. Zakharov pushes off with a quick right hook! Hodge goes down! Hodge tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zakharov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
Roman Zakharov 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:
HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Gayman throws a head kick but Beltran moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gayman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beltran fails to pull guard.
Gayman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beltran or not.
Beltran jumps guard but Gayman stands there with Beltran around his waist. Beltran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhett Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Gayman.
Gayman scores with a shot to the side of Beltran's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayman lands a body punch.
Gayman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gayman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gayman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gayman just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Beltran successfully pulls guard.
Gayman trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Beltran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gayman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beltran is tightening it up a little... Gayman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gayman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gayman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beltran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rhett Beltran! |
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Event:
Pitbull XII
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ecker drives through and clinches with Etxeberria against the cage.
Ecker is trying to drag Etxeberria to the mat but Etxeberria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Etxeberria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Etxeberria lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ecker working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Ecker defends it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Ecker 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.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ecker 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Etxeberria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Etxeberria stands and throws Ecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (0) vs (5) Etxeberria
The referee asks Etxeberria politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Etxeberria prefers to stall for the moment though.
Etxeberria advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ecker (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Ecker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Etxeberria working for a guillotine from mount but Ecker is in no mood to give up.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ecker is looking to escape.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent.
Ecker is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ecker is controlling an arm, preventing Etxeberria from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Ecker is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker prevents Etxeberria from taking his back.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ecker working to try and regain half guard.
Ecker tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (0) vs (10) Etxeberria
Etxeberria has good solid back control here. #T6#
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Ecker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (10) Etxeberria
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself. #SUB#
Ecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecker has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (12) Etxeberria
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but Ecker defending well. #T7#
Ecker trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria moves into full mount! Ecker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (2) vs (15) Etxeberria
Ecker is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Etxeberria tries to control but Ecker wriggling away.
Ecker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Etxeberria throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ecker has his hands clasped together but Etxeberria breaks the hold and Ecker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Etxeberria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Bráulio Etxeberria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XII
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Lauzon with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Kiely gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kiely lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is stalling here. Lauzon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lauzon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Kiely#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiely is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiely is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to advance to mount but Kiely denies him.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Kiely is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kiely gets full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiely dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely passes into half guard.
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Kiely has control of the leg.
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lauzon is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lauzon! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (7) Kiely
Lauzon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (10) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lauzon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kiely working for the choke.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiely looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Kiely not allowing Lauzon to control his hands.
Lauzon tries to escape but Kiely has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lauzon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Kiely working for a choke but Lauzon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is controlling the position but Lauzon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T4#
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Lauzon trying to control here.
Kiely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lauzon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (13) Kiely
Lauzon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grapple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lauzon tries to hold on but Kiely postures up.
Kiely fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is looking to get to half guard.
Kiely with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kiely looking to control but Lauzon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kiely has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (16) Kiely#SUB2#
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lauzon fending off the submission attempt from Kiely. #SUB2#
Lauzon is in a bad position with Kiely working for a choke. Lauzon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (6) vs (16) Kiely#T7#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Kiely is a slippery customer.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Kiely won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (9) vs (16) Kiely
Lauzon tries to control but Kiely wriggling away. #SUB#
Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiely defends it well. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon. #T8#
Kiely keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kiely is surviving well by controlling Lauzon's body position as best he can.
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiely is having none of it. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon.
Kiely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiely pushes a forearm under Lauzon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lauzon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedser Kiely!
After winning the bout, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull X
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCoy instigates a clinch.
McCoy goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McCoy clinches.
McCoy wants a takedown.
I was talking to McCoy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Kiely decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kiely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiely is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #T1#
Kiely bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Kiely
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kiely has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kiely's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Kiely
McCoy won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiely is keeping the position for now.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiely controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself.
McCoy stays in close to Kiely's body and controls the position.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
Kiely looking to control.
Kiely 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.#T3#
Kiely looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCoy prevents Kiely from improving his position.
Kiely is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Kiely
McCoy trying to control the action but Kiely is working from the bottom.
Kiely is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it. #T4#
Kiely manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kiely throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCoy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is trying to improve his position.
Kiely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (4) Kiely#T5#
Kiely is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
Kiely prevents McCoy from improving his position.
McCoy is positioning himself well to prevent Kiely advancing to mount.
Kiely is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
McCoy manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
Kiely wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kiely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kiely drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCoy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Kiely
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kiely has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (13) vs (4) Kiely#T7#
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCoy controls the position from side control.
Kiely struggling a bit here.
Kiely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (13) vs (6) Kiely
Kiely prevents McCoy from improving his position.#T8#
Kiely trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiely is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiely is looking to pass McCoy's guard but actually McCoy recovers to full guard.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard. #T9#
Kiely trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiely passes into half guard.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #T10#
Kiely is looking to stall here but McCoy recovers full guard.
Kiely passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura here.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
McCoy is trying to control but can't.
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kiely is looking to pass McCoy's guard but actually McCoy recovers to full guard.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#T12#
Kiely is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiely has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiely moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (13) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Well,McCoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kiely is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McCoy's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
McCoy is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kiely thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Kiely wants to take a breather but McCoy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kiely.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (13) vs (12) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nedser Kiely stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
Booth tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.
Booth tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Booth throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franklin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booth in his tracks.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Franklin misses the target.
Franklin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franklin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booth misses with a straight right. #T1##KD#
Franklin catches Booth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Booth to the canvas!
#ROC#Booth is rocked!
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Booth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booth is still in real trouble! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin passes Booth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Booth seems to have recovered his senses.
Booth is trying to control but can't.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Booth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Booth.
Franklin looking to control but Booth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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!
Franklin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin moves to take his opponent's back. #T2##SUB#
Franklin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Booth taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
A victorious Alonso Franklin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull IX
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rockmuller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiely was covering up waiting for the punch and Rockmuller finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Kiely
Rockmuller stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Rockmuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiely wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kiely looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockmuller passes into half guard.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Kiely is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.#T1#
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Kiely is defending well.
Kiely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Rockmuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiely doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rockmuller.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Kiely moves into full guard.
#T2#
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockmuller is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for a triangle here. Rockmuller is fighting it but it looks tight! Kiely pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rockmuller is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nedser Kiely!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Peters with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Peters. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
#TD2#
Peters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez passes Peters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peters is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Peters is a slippery customer.
Peters tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hernandez is thwarting Peters's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Peters is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez is thwarting Peters's attempts to control the position.
Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Peters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peters continues to stall.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peters is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Peters is concentrating on defense, preventing Hernandez from advancing position.
Peters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!
I really don't envy Hernandez right now.
Peters has good solid back control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peters is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Peters has the hooks in. Hernandez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peters wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez is in bad spot here.
Peters wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hernandez prevents Peters from getting a body triangle.
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but Peters keeps control of the position.
Peters gets his hands free as Hernandez looks to control.
Hernandez tries to roll but Peters sticks to his back.
Hernandez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Peters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Peters is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peters slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Peters keeps him under control.
Peters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Peters, 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.
A close round but Geraldo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peters digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Peters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Peters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez is fighting to break Peters's control of his arms but Peters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peters trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Peters wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peters is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Peters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peters wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez won't allow Peters to sweep him here.
Peters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Geraldo Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peters looking to control.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peters is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters controlling from the top position. #T4#
Peters wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, jab by Peters - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Peters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rohan Peters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peters cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peters is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Peters circles away and we're back to standing.
Peters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peters, as that shot connected.
Rohan Peters is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peters counters with a stiff right hand.
Rohan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geraldo Hernandez.#T1#
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Peters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peters throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Peters has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peters, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Peters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peters lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Peters finish him?
Peters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peters with a nice cross.
Peters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters scores with a body shot.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peters rushes Hernandez with punches - Hernandez moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hernandez goes down! Peters follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Peters! |
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Event:
Pitbull VIII
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ethan Bear!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kiely gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bear regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Bear
Bear has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kiely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Bear has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (4) Bear
Kiely gets back to half guard.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Kiely is working away.
Kiely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (4) Bear
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kiely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (4) Bear#SUB#
Kiely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kiely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiely controls the position.#SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Kiely working away.#T2#
Kiely staying calm.
Kiely continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bear is being controlled here. #T4##SUB#
Kiely has hold of Bear's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bear tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kiely cranks the arm and Bear screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bear, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bridges pushes Geghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Geghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Geghan jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges wants to get up but he can't break Geghan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bridges trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridges manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Geghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Bridges throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Geghan escapes and throws Bridges's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Geghan moves into full mount!
Geghan is landing with some decent strikes but Bridges is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Geghan avoids the attempt from Bridges to control.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Geghan trying to control but Bridges is having none of it.
Geghan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bridges looks a forlorn figure.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Geghan landing strikes from the mount.
Geghan lands with some strikes.
Geghan with good strikes from the mount here!
Geghan prevents Bridges from getting the reversal.
Geghan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bridges bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Geghan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Geghan!
John Geghan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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