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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bots de Garra 216
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 81 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 46 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiachna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#T1#
Chai trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chai doesn't defend quickly enough and Fiachna has managed to lock this one up! Can Chai escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fiachna on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darragh Fiachna!
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules'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.#T1#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rules is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position. #T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Rules is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Rules controls the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Rules trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Rules 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Rules manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown reaches up to try and control the position but Rules seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brown rolls and tries to escape and now Rules has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rules (11) vs (0) Brown
A lull in the action here.
Rules keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Rules controls the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Rules gets his hands free.
Brown tries to escape but Rules has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rules is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rules. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rules's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (2) Brown
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T9#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (4) Brown
Brown is looking to advance position but Rules has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (17) vs (4) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (20) vs (4) Brown
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the hands but Rules breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rules has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Rules doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (20) vs (6) Brown
Rules pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brown passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Rules won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (9) Brown
Rules can't escape the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Rules regains half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (12) Brown
Rules manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Rules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a jab to the head.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Enqvist's leg but Enqvist calmly moves out of range.
Abarai motions for Enqvist to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Enqvist!
Abarai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai with a jab.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Abarai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Enqvist swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Enqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai motions for Enqvist to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Enqvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Enqvist lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Abarai tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai slips under a jab from Enqvist.
A jab from Enqvist misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Enqvist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abarai feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down.
Enqvist works the jab nicely.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Enqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Abarai throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Enqvist checks the leg kick.
Enqvist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Abarai.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enqvist cracks Abarai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Enqvist has managed to clinch.
Enqvist lands a shot to the body.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
#BC#
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Abarai. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Enqvist.
#T2#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Enqvist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Enqvist lands but Abarai takes it in his stride.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abarai lands a jab.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to clinch up.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Enqvist saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Enqvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Abarai. #T3#
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Enqvist moved out of range.
Abarai slips a jab from Enqvist.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Enqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Enqvist instigates a clinch.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Enqvist instigates a clinch.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Abarai lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enqvist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Abarai misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Enqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Enqvist.
Abarai slips under a jab from Enqvist.
Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Abarai tenderised Enqvist's leg. Enqvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Enqvist takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Abarai moves out of range easily.
Abarai with a hook.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enqvist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Enqvist lands a jab to Abarai's midsection.
Abarai scores with a punch to the head.
Enqvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai lands the left hand.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Enqvist thinks about countering with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Abarai swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Enqvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Enqvist is out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Abarai backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enqvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enqvist scores with a jab to the body.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Enqvist takes the fight into the clinch.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist stalling in the clinch but Abarai improves position.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
Enqvist tries to stall but Abarai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai is trying to break the clinch but Enqvist is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
Abarai is breathing heavily.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enqvists head.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Enqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enqvist throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Abarai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist lands with an uppercut that bounces Abarai off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch.
A short right from Enqvist. #T3#
Enqvist tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Enqvist lands an uppercut.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
A body shot lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Abarai.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enqvists head.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Enqvist slams his shin into Abarai's torso.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Enqvist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Enqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enqvist slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Enqvist's ribs.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Enqvist dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Enqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enqvist misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Good exchange - Enqvist coming out on top.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai lands with a shot to the body.
Abarai takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
Enqvist quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enqvist.
Abarai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enqvist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a double jab.
Abarai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Abarai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enqvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Enqvist. Beautiful body shot.
Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Enqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Enqvist works the jab nicely.
Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enqvist scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Enqvist swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Enqvist throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai stuns Enqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Enqvist checks a leg kick.
Enqvist checks a leg kick.
Enqvist with a nice cross.
Enqvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Enqvist clinches up against the cage.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Enqvist's ribcage. Enqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Enqvist pushes Abarai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist scores with a punch to the head.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Enqvist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Enqvist fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Enqvist.
Abarai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Enqvist with a nice calf kick.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Enqvist clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Enqvist pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
Abarai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
Enqvist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enqvist connects with a single shot there.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Enqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enqvist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist!
Kimi Enqvist 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:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson moves away from the strike by Carrillo.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrillo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Carrillo throws out a powerful jab.
Carrillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson slips a jab from Carrillo.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carrillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrillo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Carrillo throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.#T1#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carrillo connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrillo looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Carrillo cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carrillo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carrillo.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carrillo finish him?
Jackson slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carrillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Good work by Carrillo as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Carrillo.
Carrillo jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carrillo keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Carrillo. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carrillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Carrillo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Carrillo!
After winning the bout, Jordan Carrillo 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 VII
Date: Dec 27, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Etxeberria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (2) vs (4) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak regains half guard.
Bleak is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleak avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (6) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bleak's guard. Nice work there by Etxeberria.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (6) vs (6) Etxeberria
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Etxeberria is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (9) Etxeberria
Bleak is trying to improve his position.
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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working. #T2#
Bleak tries to bench press Etxeberria off him but Etxeberria keeps the position.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bleak.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T3#
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Etxeberria controlling the action here.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Etxeberria mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (12) Etxeberria
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria tries to control but Bleak wriggling away.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Etxeberria mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (6) vs (15) Etxeberria
Etxeberria controlling from mount. #T6#
Etxeberria wants to take Bleak's back but he can't do it this time.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.
Bleak wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (6) vs (18) Etxeberria
Etxeberria keeps control of the position as Bleak tries to break free.
#T8#
Etxeberria controls the position.#SUB2#
Etxeberria working for a choke but Bleak is defending well.
Bleak is trying to break free.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bleak's body.
I really don't envy Bleak right now.
#T9#
Bleak turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (18) Etxeberria
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bleak has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (20) Etxeberria
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Bleak controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard. #T12#
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Etxeberria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
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.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Etxeberria passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (23) Etxeberria
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Etxeberria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria is continuing to stall.#T14#
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bleak tries to improve his position but Etxeberria has taken his back! Etxeberria has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bleak tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Etxeberria pushes Bleak away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A victorious Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Dream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dream.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Dream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dream looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dream misses the shot to the body.
Siuta attempts a counter takedown but Dream avoids it well and moves away.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Dream lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream misses the jab.
Siuta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dream sprawls and moves away.
Siuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Dream throws out a loose jab but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siuta tries to counter with a takedown but Dream is quick to defend against it.
Dream scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Dream.
A lazy left from Dream finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jacek Siuta has been cut.
Dream cracks a nice hook into Siuta's ribs.
Dream stuns Siuta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dream misses with an uppercut.
Siuta is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A jab from Dream misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.#KD2#
Dream sends Siuta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dream is motioning to the referee to let Siuta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Siuta is rocked!
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!
Dream throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Siuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siuta is breathing heavily.
Dream lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emerald Dream!
After winning the bout, Emerald Dream 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 VI
Date: Dec 22, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown shoots for a takedown but Rules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rules looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rules did well to prevent Brown getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Brown
Rules moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rules doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rules - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1121 Hawk v Super
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Glover checks it.
Glover thumps Garcia with a low kick.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Glover checks it
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Glover walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.#CL#
Glover clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Glover.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Glover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Glover pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Glover is controlling the position.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Glover.
A hook to the body from Glover.
Garcia looks winded!
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Glover lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Glover waves Garcia back to his feet!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Diego Garcia's cut even more.#T4#
Glover fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Garcia square on the jaw! Damn, Garcia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSKT 25 Chai vs Stridh
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Assurnipilu misses the shot to the body.
Harrington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrington tries to land a leg kick but Assurnipilu saw it coming and moves away.
Assurnipilu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrington can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assurnipilu checks a leg kick.
Assurnipilu tries to clinch up.
Assurnipilu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrington was well out of range. Poor timing from Assurnipilu.
Assurnipilu doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
Harrington misses with a wild body shot.
Assurnipilu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assurnipilu thuds a left hand into Harrington's body.
Assurnipilu throws a head kick but Harrington moves out of range.
Assurnipilu swings widly with a right hand
and Harrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrington slips under a jab.
Harrington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrington misses with a right hand
and Assurnipilu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Assurnipilu misses with a low kick as Harrington jumps back.
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!
Harrington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Assurnipilu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assurnipilu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrington.#T1#
A low kick from Harrington misses
and Assurnipilu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Harrington darts in and clinches Assurnipilu up against the cage.
Harrington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harrington.
A short left from Harrington.
A short uppercut from Harrington.
Assurnipilu can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Assurnipilu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrington scores with a shot to the side of Assurnipilu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assurnipilu backwards.
Harrington lands with a left to the head.
Harrington is working Assurnipilu over against the cage.
Assurnipilu looks winded!
Harrington scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Harrington.
A nice left hand lands by Harrington.
Harrington cracks Assurnipilu with a nice body shot.
Harrington lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Harrington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assurnipilu is trying to break the clinch but Harrington is controlling him.
Assurnipilu tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assurnipilu tries a body shot but Harrington blocks it.
Harrington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrington cracks Assurnipilu with a nice body shot.
A short left from Harrington.
Harrington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Harrington.
Harrington lands an uppercut.
Harrington gets through Assurnipilu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assurnipilu backwards.
A body shot lands from Harrington.
Assurnipilu takes a shot to the head.
Harrington lands an uppercut.#ROC#Assurnipilu is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrington.
Assurnipilu is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?
Harrington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrington creates a bit of distance and cracks Assurnipilu with a big uppercut! Assurnipilu goes down! The referee pushes Harrington away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Assurnipilu make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Harrington takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gunnar Harrington!
A very excited looking Gunnar Harrington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Farman wants to slow Femme down by chopping away at his legs.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Femme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman slips under a jab.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman scores with a decent looking hook.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman is looking to score with low kicks.
Femme throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
Femme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Farman rather than just go for the knockout.
Farman scoring well with a low kick there.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Femme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme lands with a hook. Farman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Femme walks into a jab.
Farman misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Femme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Femme throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab. #T1#
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Zafir Farman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farman cracks a nice hook into Femme's ribs.
Femme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farman.
Femme ducks right into an uppercut from Farman.
Farman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Farman's head back.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Femme takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme slips a straight right by Farman.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.#TD2#
Femme manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farman on his heels. He'll look to pass Farman's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farman is pulling down on Femme's head to control his posture.
Femme sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Farman wants to sweep here but Femme controlling him for the moment.
Femme is stalling in the full guard.
Femme is pushing down on Farman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farman is fighting to maintain full guard but Femme has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Femme trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Farman sizes up Femme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Farman throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farman misses with a low kick.
Farman misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Femme misses. #T4#
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
A nice leg kick from Farman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Farman.
A cross from Farman lands.
Farman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farman thuds his right hand into Femme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Farman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Femme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farman. Farman obviously looking to wear him down.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Femme blocks a jab.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Femme misses.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farman throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farman.
Some bone on bone action there as Femme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Femme appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farman slips under a jab from Femme.
Farman throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Femme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme slows the pace down.
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 Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Femme ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Farman misses with a straight left.
Farman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
Farman throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.
Farman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Femme is out of range and Farman settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Farman misses with a looping left.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Femme moves out of range of the leg kick from Farman.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farman moves away.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Farman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Femme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Farman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Femme throws out a counter right but Farman avoids it with no problem.
Farman moves away from the strike by Femme.
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Farman tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Farman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farman avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Farman is just out of range.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farman.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Farman. That snapped Femme's head back.
Femme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farman digs a good hook to Femme's body.
#T2#
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Femme clobbers Farman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farman slips under a jab.
Farman connects with a right hand. Femme shakes it off.
Farman cracks Femme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme sizes up Farman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Farman is looking to chop away at Femme's legs.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman slips a jab from Femme.
Farman avoids the body shot from Femme.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farman to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Farman misses.
Donk. Femme catches Farman right on the button with a cross.
Farman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.#T3#
Femme misses the jab.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Farman looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Farman throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman slips a jab from Femme.
Farman jabs at Femme's body.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Farman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farman throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman connects with a jab.
Farman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Femme as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Farman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farman jabs Femme right on the nose. Femme blinks but takes it well.
Femme lands a head shot.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme staying out of range there.
Farman ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Farman tries to land a leg kick but Femme saw it coming and moves away.
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Farman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Femme. That did some damage!
Femme avoids the body shot from Farman.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Femme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farman scores with a nice head shot.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farman.
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 Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Femme scores with a jab.
Violent Femme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farman wants to land a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farman takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Farman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Femme swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Femme swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Farman tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farman with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Femme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Farman saw that one coming.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Farman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Farman with a nice cross.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Farman's shoulder, as Farman tries to avoid the shot.
Zafir Farman is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Farman throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab. Farman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme lands with a nice body punch.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
Farman lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Farman scores with a leg kick.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Farman misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Femme misses.
Farman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Farman lands.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zafir Farman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farman cracks Femme with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Farman is looking to slow Femme down with leg kicks.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Farman.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Femme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Femme scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Femme misses the jab.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farman at a distance.
Femme blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Femme misses.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
A left lands for Farman.
Farman lands with a nice body punch.
Farman feints and then cracks Femme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femme down.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farman cracks Femme with a good jab.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme slips a jab from Farman.
Farman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farman looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Farman.#T4#
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Farman cracks Femme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Farman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme throws a hook but Farman avoids it easily.
Farman throws a front kick aimed at Femme's knee but Femme avoids it well.
Farman missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farman throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Farman swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Farman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Femme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farman with a nice cross.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Farman slips the punch.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Femme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farman takes one to the side of the head.
Femme moves out of range of the leg kick from Farman.
Femme throws the left hand but Farman avoids the punch easily.
Farman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zafir Farman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
A victorious Zafir Farman 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 V
Date: Dec 19, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bleak dives in and scores a takedown into Line's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Line
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Line pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Line is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (2) Line#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Line 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.#T1##SUB#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bleak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Line has passed into half guard!
Line stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bleak is looking to sweep but instead, Line has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (4) vs (2) Line
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Line reverses the position - he's now on top in Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (4) vs (4) Line
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Line content to stall in guard here.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Bleak wants to improve his position but Line is controlling well.
Line perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Line takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (7) Line
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line controlling the pace for now.
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.
Line looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line controlling from the full mount.
Line manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bleak to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (10) Line#T7#
Bleak is in bad spot here.
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleak is trying to reverse the position but instead Line has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (4) vs (13) Line
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Line controlling well, preventing Bleak from escaping the position.
#T8#
Line is not going to allow Bleak to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Bleak right now.
Line 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.
Bleak tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Line.#T9#
Bleak can't escape the position.
Line is riding his opponent, not letting Bleak buck him off.
Line has the hooks in. Bleak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bleak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Bleak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Line is not going to allow Bleak to sit and survive in this position.
Line has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bleak's body.
Line is continuing to stall.
Bleak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bleak manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Line takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Line passes into side control, despite Bleak's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (4) vs (16) Line
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak is letting Line control him for a moment.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Bleak wants to control but Line postures up.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak is breathing heavily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14#
Line 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 Bleak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Senger Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C372: Khabib vs Blaydes
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Entreri misses with a looping left.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin is looking to clinch but Entreri is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Entreri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Entreri looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Martin is looking to counter the offense by Entreri and move into the clinch.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Entreri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Entreri misses.
Martin avoids the body shot from Entreri.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Entreri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Entreri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin misses with a leg kick
letting Entreri counter with a right hand. #T1#
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Entreri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Entreri moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Entreri throws a right hand that misses
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Entreri pushes him off.
Entreri digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.#T2#
Entreri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Martin slams his shin into Entreri's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
Martin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Entreri manages to circle out of the way.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Entreri counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Entreri as he checks the leg kick.
Entreri slips under a jab from Martin.
Entreri throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Entreri throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Entreri.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Entreri momentarily.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Martin misses with a straight left.
Entreri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Entreri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Entreri's ribs.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Entreri throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Entreri misses with a looping right.
Martin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin cracks Entreri with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Entreri tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Martin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Entreri is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
A very excited looking Swole Ricky Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Artemis Entreri stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice shot man, we'll roll it back some time.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Tadageru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Tadageru had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Tadageru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tadageru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Tadageru thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fisher is defending against the submission attempts here by Tadageru.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Tadageru working Fisher over with strikes.
Tadageru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tadageru stalling.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tadageru throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Tadageru loaded up on that one.
Fisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tadageru trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Tadageru misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru wants to control the pace but Fisher is squirming around nicely.
Tadageru cracks Fisher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tadageru throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Tadageru loaded up on that one.
Tadageru looking to finish with strikes here!
Tadageru with shots to the head and body - Fisher looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tadageru landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Fisher is rocked!
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tadageru.
Oh Fisher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tadageru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Tadageru goes for an armbar but Fisher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fisher.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Tadageru won't let him. #T4#
Tadageru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadageru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Fisher's temple.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Tadageru sits in half guard.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.#CL2#
Tadageru gets a clinch.
Tadageru is looking for a takedown.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tadageru can't get the takedown.
Fisher prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Fisher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tadageru tries for a takedown but Fisher manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Fisher.
Tadageru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisher or not.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Fisher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fisher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tadageru misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Tadageru is looking to clinch.
Tadageru digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.#TD2#
Tadageru looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Tadageru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadageru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tadageru sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakachi Tadageru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tadageru in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tadageru working Fisher over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tadageru trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tadageru with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Tadageru scoring with strikes but Fisher is staying in there.
Tadageru thowing shots but they're missing.
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tadageru lands a big shot there that rocks Fisher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tadageru lands a big elbow.
Fisher tries to buck Tadageru off but he can't manage it.
Tadageru postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fisher bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tadageru and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
After winning the bout, Nakachi Tadageru 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:
SYN 1120 Pushkin vs. Ryan
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Brown checks it #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sitsongrit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown. #SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit! #T2#
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Brown controlling the position.#T3#
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Brown is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Hoodoo Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown passes into half guard. #SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Brown throws a strike but Sitsongrit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
Brown postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. #T3#
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sitsongrit wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Brown's closed guard. He's half up but Brown has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Brown pivots and extends the arm, Sitsongrit falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Brown! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoodoo Brown!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown 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 III
Date: Dec 11, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Rolla gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage.
Rolla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rolla is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bleak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rolla to the mat. Rolla regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (2) Rolla
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in LéCrucible inform me that Rolla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (2) vs (5) Rolla
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla trying to control but Bleak is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla tries to control but Bleak wriggling away.
Bleak is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
Bleak can't escape the position.
Rolla wants to take Bleak's back but he can't do it this time.
Bleak tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bleak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bleak tries to roll over but Rolla keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (2) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Rolla content just to control the position here.
Bleak has given up his back. Will we see Rolla going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (2) vs (11) Rolla
I really don't envy Bleak right now.
Bleak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rolla 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, Bleak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Bleak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for the choke from the back position but Bleak is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolla is working for a rear naked choke. Bleak is not defending it well and Rolla has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bleak refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bleak's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Pitbull II
Date: Dec 08, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Darsin Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 47 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bleak (2) vs (0) Cruz
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (5) vs (0) Cruz
Bleak forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (8) vs (0) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bleak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Cruz showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bleak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cruz reverses the position brilliantly into Bleak's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (8) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
#T2#
Cruz not doing much here.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Cruz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (5) Cruz#T3#
Bleak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bleak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz mounts Bleak! Really nice guard pass there!
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz trying to control the action but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (8) vs (8) Cruz
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (8) vs (11) Cruz
Bleak tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (10) vs (11) Cruz
Bleak looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bleak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bleak has Cruz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (10) vs (13) Cruz
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (12) vs (13) Cruz#T5#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (12) vs (15) Cruz
Bleak 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.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleak's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Cruz not doing much here.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Cruz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (12) vs (18) Cruz
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back.
Bleak is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bleak (12) vs (21) Cruz
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Bleak is defending it well.
#T10#
Cruz has the hooks in. Bleak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bleak looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cruz.
Cruz has good solid back control here.
Bleak can't escape the position.
Bleak turns into Cruz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (14) vs (21) Cruz#T11#
Bleak trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (14) vs (23) Cruz#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (14) vs (26) Cruz
Bleak tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz staying calm.#T12#
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Bleak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Bleak is trying to improve his position.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz is taking a breather. Bleak 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.
Bleak gets full guard.#T14#
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (16) vs (26) Cruz
Cruz keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (16) vs (28) Cruz
Bleak is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz pushing down on Bleak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 28 to 16.
A victorious Darian Cruz 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:
GAMMA#1118 Beard v Young
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Abarai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuguego misses the target.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Fuguego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abarai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abarai connects with an inside leg kick.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Fuguego.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Fuguego checks it.
Abarai lands with a hook. Fuguego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuguego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Fuguego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Abarai scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Fuguego counters with a nice uppercut.
Abarai looks to land a combination. Fuguego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fuguego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuguego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuguego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuguego's head.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuguego counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Fuguego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Abarai misses its target.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Fuguego's shoulder, as Fuguego tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai cracks Fuguego with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuguego catches Abarai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuguego momentarily.
Fuguego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fuguego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Fuguego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuguego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abarai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuguego misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Fuguego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
Fuguego punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
Abarai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuguego blocks a leg kick.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuguego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuguego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuguego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuguego.
Fuguego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuguego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Fuguego counters with a straight right hand.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Fuguego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Fuguego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai takes a swing at Fuguego's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuguego looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai lands a jab to the nose.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Fuguego's leg but Fuguego calmly moves out of range.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Fuguego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Fuguego's shoulder, as Fuguego tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abarai works Fuguego's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fuguego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fuguego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai cracks Fuguego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abarai lands with a right hand.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuguego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuguego can do to turn this around?
Abarai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuguego takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Fuguego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuguego missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Fuguego jumps back.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Fuguego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuguego.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuguego looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Fuguego checks it
and Fuguego counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuguego.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and Fuguego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Fuguego jumps back.
Fuguego misses with a head kick.
Fuguego slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fuguego might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abarai has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Abarai misses with a left hand
and Fuguego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuguego checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Fuguego misses with a leg kick.
Abarai tries to move into range but Fuguego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuguego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuguego blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuguego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abarai thuds a left hand into Fuguego's body.
Fuguego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Fuguego with a hook.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuguego just manages to avoid it.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Abarai.#T3#
Abarai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuguego checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Fuguego's head back.
Good exchange - Abarai coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai connects with a body shot.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Fuguego has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Fuguego does no damage.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Fuguego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai throws out a leg kick but Fuguego moves out of range and Abarai only half commits.
Fuguego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abarai doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Fuguego misses.
Abarai misses the body punch
letting Fuguego counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuguego blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Abarai throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Fuguego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuguego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuguego slips under a jab.
Fuguego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuguego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuguego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fuguego stalks Abarai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abarai's face. Abarai staggers backwards, shaken.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuguego changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuguego slips a straight right by Abarai.
Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fuguego scores with a spinning back kick!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
Danga de danga de dang - Abarai scores with a four punch combination!
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Fuguego counters with a left to the body.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuguego blocks the leg kick.
Fuguego throws a push kick but Abarai slaps the foot to one side.
Fuguego takes one to the side of the head.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
A punch combination from Abarai misses.
Fuguego throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Fuguego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.#T1#
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Fuguego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but Abarai shows good takedown defense.
Fuguego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuguego slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuguego throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuguego misses with a looping right.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuguego moves away.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego swinging wildly here.
Fuguego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Fuguego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abarai, as that shot connected.
Fuguego jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuguego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuguego shoots in but Abarai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abarai jabs Fuguego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuguego scores with a jab.
Abarai with a nice calf kick.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Fuguego is out of range.
Fuguego throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Fuguego throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuguego checks a leg kick.
Fuguego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai dips to his left and cracks Fuguego with an uppercut!
Abarai scores with a jab to the head.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Fuguego moves out of range.
Abarai avoids a kick to the body.
Abarai misses the jab.
Fuguego avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Fuguego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuguego checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Fuguego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abarai.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
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!
Nice shot by Abarai.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuguego feints the counter takedown.
Fuguego lands a head shot.
Abarai punishes Fuguego's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Abarai moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
Abarai moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuguego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuguego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Abarai moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Fuguego is out of range.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Alphonse Fuguego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fuguego counters with a single leg into guard. Abarai didn't expect that.
Fuguego lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abarai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
A relieved looking Renji Abarai 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bleak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of Makhmud's head but Makhmud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazard Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. Makhmud moves away and avoids it.
Bleak lunges at Makhmud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makhmud's hand.
Makhmud blocks a jab.
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhmud misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makhmud tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Makhmud misses its intended target.
Bleak throws a jab when Makhmud was well out of range.
A nice side step and Makhmud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhmud walks into a jab.
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!
Makhmud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleak slips under a jab from Makhmud.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bleak scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Bleak.
Makhmud throws a counter combo.
Bleak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bleak lands with a hook. Makhmud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bleak lands a lovely overhand right.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak cracks Makhmud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Makhmud pushes Bleak up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhmud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhmud blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhmud swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhmud.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bleak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhmud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makhmud's elbow.
Bleak misses with a body punch.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhmud blocks an uppercut.
Makhmud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Makhmud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bleak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Makhmud manages to avoid it.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Makhmud tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Makhmud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Bleak does it's job there.#T3#
Makhmud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhmud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Makhmud.
Makhmud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makhmud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Makhmud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bleak, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleak swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhmud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhmud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makhmud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bleak.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike.
Makhmud prevents a body shot from Bleak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makhmud.
Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhmud.
A short right from Makhmud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhmud scores with a shot to the side of Bleak's head. #T4#
Makhmud scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhmud.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makhmud digs a right hand into Bleak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bleak's gas tank.
Makhmud scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhmud misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Makhmud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak has a couple of punches blocked by Makhmud.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhmud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bleak is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Makhmud.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bleak or not.
Makhmud dips a shoulder and cracks Bleak with a mighty uppercut! Bleak falls back against the cage and Makhmud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bleak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Makhmud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud!
Our winner, Islim Makhmud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
McSniffer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swayde back to the cage. McSniffer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brady Swayde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swayde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSniffer but McSniffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swayde with a poor takedown
and Swayde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSniffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swayde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Swayde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swayde darts in looking for a takedown but McSniffer gets double underhooks and turns Swayde into the cage. #BC2#
McSniffer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swayde with a lazy takedown attempt
and McSniffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSniffer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Swayde is rocked!
McSniffer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Swayde collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cocaine McSniffer! |
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Event:
C368: Erdogan vs Chai II
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Lalime doesn't manage to clinch there - Entreri circles away.
Entreri connects with a crisp jab.
Lalime misses with a left hand
and Entreri scores with a counter punch that sends Lalime to the canvas! Entreri smells blood - he's punishing Lalime with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lalime has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
Artemis Entreri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Farman throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farman throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Farman tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
Farman drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farman throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Farman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farman takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez scores with a jab.
Hernandez slips a jab from Farman.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farman throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farman sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Zafir Farman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman misses with a straight left.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farman thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it #TD#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Farman keeps moving.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farman's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Farman has wrist control.#T2#
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Farman.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Farman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farman wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Farman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing Farman from standing up.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farman is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Farman stands up from Hernandez's guard - Farman perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Farman defends.
The strikes coming from Hernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Farman regains half guard.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Farman is working from the bottom.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Farman won't be happy about that!
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 Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Farman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zafir Farman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farman connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Farman misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Farman keeps moving.
Farman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farman keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farman wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Farman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hernandez is trying to keep Farman in close.
Farman tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Farman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Farman swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Farman kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
Farman misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Farman misses with a body kick.#T3#
Farman misses with a hook.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farman scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farman throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farman sprawls and moves away.
Farman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Farman didn't expect that.
Farman is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farman keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Farman.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is working Farman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Farman moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Farman, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Farman against the cage but Farman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Farman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farman has one foot on Hernandez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Farman throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Farman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Hernandez with a hook.
Farman misses with a hook.
Hernandez thuds his right hand into Farman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Farman misses with an uppercut.
Farman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hernandez stands and throws Farman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but Farman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farman defending well though.
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!
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farman's head.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is trying to control. Farman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working.
Farman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez. #T3#
Farman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez working over Farman with some ground and pound. Farman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farman taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Hernandez works his way into side control.
Hernandez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Farman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Farman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hernandez cracks Farman with a big elbow.
Hernandez working the strikes but Farman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farman's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hernandez defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farman.
Farman throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Farman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Farman misses #TD#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farman is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Farman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Farman stands up and waves to Hernandez to follow him. #T1##TD#
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Farman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Farman keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Farman keeps moving.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Farman gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Farman pushes Hernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
#T3#
Farman lands a right hook to the body.
Farman jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Farman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farman's guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Farman is working from the bottom.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farman is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez passes Farman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farman 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.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez prevents Farman from improving his position.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zafir Farman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farman is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Farman circles away and we're back to standing.
Farman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez thuds his right hand into Farman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farman sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Farman's head.
Farman controlling the position for now.
Hernandez works his way into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman is trying to buck Hernandez off.#T1#
The strikes coming from Hernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farman keeps working. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernandez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farman is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to advance to mount but Farman denies him.
Farman is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Farman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.#T3#
Farman prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Farman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Farman is looking for a sweep.
Farman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Farman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Farman is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Hernandez trying to control the action but Farman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Farman!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Our winner, Frank Hernandez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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