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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Keil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Keil pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Keil has an active guard here but Marlin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Keil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Marlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marlin.
Keil tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keil is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
Marlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keil! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (3) vs (0) Keil#T1#
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (3) vs (2) Keil
Keil wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin 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: Marlin (5) vs (2) Keil
Keil is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Keil wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Keil has a hand on Marlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (8) vs (2) Keil
Keil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Keil to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (11) vs (2) Keil
Keil breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (11) vs (4) Keil#SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keil defends well.
Marlin has his hands on Keil's head, controlling the position.
Keil looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Keil stands and throws Marlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (11) vs (7) Keil
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him.
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.
Marlin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Keil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marlin wants to control but Keil is keeping busy.
Keil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (11) vs (10) Keil
Marlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Keil 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.
Marlin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Keil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keil has managed to get both his arms back between Marlin's legs - danger averted.
Keil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keil is looking to advance position but Marlin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marlin (15) vs (10) Keil#SUB#
Marlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Keil frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Keil tries to improve his position but Marlin has taken his back! Marlin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Keil tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marlin pushes Keil away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Striped Marlin!
A very excited looking Striped Marlin 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:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sang Woo gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (0) Thule
Thule works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sang Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sang Woo passes into half guard.
Thule wants to improve his position but Sang Woo is controlling well.
Thule moves into full guard.
Sang Woo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thule is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thule is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sang Woo looking to pass the guard.
Thule 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.#T1#
Sang Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thule's guard.
Thule is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sang Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sang Woo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (4) Thule#SUB2#
Thule is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sang Woo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thule off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cazic Thule!
Cazic Thule decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 234
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 56 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 59 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai goes for a double leg but Schaubi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Schaubi continues to drive forward.
Schaubi wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Schaubi looking to control.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Schaubi is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schaubi wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schaubi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T2#
Schaubi won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Schaubi is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Schaubi is defending well.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chai trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaubi 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: Chai (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Schaubi#T3#
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.
Chai is really stuck here.
Schaubi is trying to control but Chai is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Chai can't escape the position.
Schaubi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is trying to escape the mount but Schaubi keeps good control and instead manages to take Chai's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (11) Schaubi#T5#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai prevents Schaubi from getting a body triangle.
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schaubi tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.#T6#
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Schaubi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schaubi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Chai is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took some time post fight to say the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Matsuda pushes Njagi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Njagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsuda (0) vs (4) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsuda struggling a bit here.
Matsuda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Njagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Njagi trying to control the position but Matsuda is working away.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuda, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsuda (0) vs (6) Njagi
Matsuda tries to hold on but Njagi pushes him away. #SUB2#
Njagi working for a submission but Matsuda is keeping him at bay.
Matsuda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda is squirming around, avoiding Njagi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Matsuda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Njagi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Njagi prevents Matsuda from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi can't control as he wanted to and Matsuda manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda trying to control but Njagi postures up.
#T3#
Njagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (0) vs (9) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (9) Njagi
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Matsuda won't allow Njagi to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matsuda 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 Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (9) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Njagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsuda but great work by Njagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (5) vs (13) Njagi
Matsuda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Njagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (9) vs (13) Njagi
Njagi wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsuda gets his hands free. #SUB#
Matsuda looking to break Njagi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Njagi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matsuda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matsuda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Njagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsuda's guard. Nice work there by Njagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (9) vs (15) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Njagi defends it easily.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.#T5#
Njagi passes into half guard.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Njagi 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.
Njagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Matsuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matsuda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (11) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda passes Njagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T8##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for subs from the bottom but Matsuda mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (14) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njagi is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matsuda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Matsuda wants to control the pace but Njagi is squirming around nicely.
Njagi tries to hold on but Matsuda pushes him away. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a guillotine from mount but Njagi is in no mood to give up.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to finish this one by submission but Njagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsuda.
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda 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.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsuda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Njagi's thigh. Njagi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi has an active guard here but Matsuda has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Njagi looks winded!
Matsuda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (17) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy.
Njagi is pressing down on Matsuda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Njagi working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Matsuda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (20) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda prevents Njagi from improving his position.#T13#
Njagi trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Njagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matsuda rolls with it to try and escape but Njagi cranks on the arm and Matsuda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pervitin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Pervitin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Pervitin
Pervitin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pervitin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pervitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pervitin defends it easily.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Pervitin pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pervitin defends well.
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.#T1##SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pervitin content to stall in guard here.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pervitin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Pervitin
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pervitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pervitin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Pervitin moves into full guard.
#T2#
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pervitin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pervitin working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pervitin's guard.
Pervitin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pervitin trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T3#
Pervitin tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Pervitin is defending the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pervitin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pervitin is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Pervitin#T4#
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pervitin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Pervitin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pervitin working to try and regain half guard.
Brown takes Pervitin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pervitin is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (2) Pervitin#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Pervitin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Pervitin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Pervitin#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Pervitin defends easily.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pervitin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pervitin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pervitin wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Pervitin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin is stalling in the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Pervitin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #T6#
Pervitin prevents Brown from improving his position.
Pervitin trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Pervitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pervitin looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Pervitin
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Pervitin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pervitin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#T7#
Brown passes Pervitin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervitin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Pervitin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Pervitin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (4) Pervitin#T8#
Pervitin wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.#SUB#
Brown is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hoodoo Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoodoo Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 11
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Asai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGregor sprawling to the canvas! McGregor rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asai finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Temu McGregor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a front kick aimed at Asai's knee but Asai avoids it well.
McGregor misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Asai.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Asai.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor cracks Asai with a good jab.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Asai has McGregor pressed against the ropes, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
McGregor is looking to control Asai's arms but Asai gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGregor has his back to the ropes.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai.
Asai digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Asai digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGregor looks winded!
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Asai has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the ropes.
Good body shot from Asai.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Asai as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai.
A short uppercut from Asai.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Asai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Asai lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short right from Asai on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai.
A short body shot lands from Asai as the two fighters clinch.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Asai pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Asai.
Asai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Asai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Asai pushes McGregor against the ropes. Asai is working some dirty boxing. Asai pushes off with a quick right hook! McGregor goes down! McGregor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Asai!
Our winner, Takashi Asai, 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:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad dives in and grabs Keil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keil pushes down on Kvakkestad's head and hops out.
Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keil defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Keil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keil is trying to pull guard but Kvakkestad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kvakkestad tries to pull guard but Keil holds him up against the cage and eventually Kvakkestad drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kvakkestad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loki Kvakkestad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Keil jumps into guard, dragging Kvakkestad to the mat.
Kvakkestad passes Keil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keil has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
Kvakkestad not doing much here.
Keil gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Keil working for a triangle but Kvakkestad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Keil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (3) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Keil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keil sees it coming and defends easily.
Keil gets full guard.#SUB2#
Keil is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Kvakkestad slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is taking a breather. Keil 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.
Keil tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Keil is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvakkestad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (6) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keil tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kvakkestad trying to control but Keil is having none of it.
Kvakkestad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (9) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Keil is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Keil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
Kvakkestad works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (12) vs (0) Keil
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (15) vs (0) Keil#SUB#
Kvakkestad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Kvakkestad working for a choke but Keil is defending well. #SUB#
Kvakkestad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for a rear naked choke. Keil is not defending it well and Kvakkestad has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Keil refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Keil's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chomofsky rushes Takahashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Takahashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Chomofsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takahashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chomofsky pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Takahashi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.
Chomofsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takahashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi controls the position.#T1#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment.
Takahashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Chomofsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takahashi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Chomofsky defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Takahashi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Chomofsky has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takahashi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takahashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Chomofsky
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chomofsky is trying to escape the position but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi happy to just control the position for now.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Chomofsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chomofsky tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.#T5#
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi staying calm.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Chomofsky defending well.
Takahashi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Chomofsky
Chomofsky can't escape the position.
#T7#
Chomofsky wants to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Chomofsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi controlling from mount.
Chomofsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.#T8#
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Takahashi fails to move to back control.
Takahashi wants to control the pace but Chomofsky is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Chomofsky gets back to half guard.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky gets full guard.
Chomofsky working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chomofsky is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Chomofsky wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Takahashi is taking a breather. Chomofsky 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.#T12#
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chomofsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chomofsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.#T14#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chomofsky's guard.
Chomofsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chomofsky looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chomofsky actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Genkei Takahashi 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 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mogh misses with a takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.
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.
Mogh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mogh missing with a left hand there. Farman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Mogh looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
It looked like Farman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mogh.
Farman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Farman misses its target.
Mogh misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Farman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mogh takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mogh throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.#T3##TD2#
Mogh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Farman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mogh cracks Farman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Mogh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Farman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh drops Farman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Farman! Mogh dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Worf Mogh 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:
S60: Kreischer vs. Bozic
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Harrington throws a leg kick
and Aerts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Harrington has been cut.
Harrington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aerts.
A telegraphed right hand from Aerts misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Harrington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrington.
Harrington motions for Aerts to come forward. Harrington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aerts in his tracks.
Harrington throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range.
Aerts throws out a counter right but Harrington avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrington, as that shot connected.
Aerts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aerts 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrington.
Harrington takes a swing at Aerts's ribcage but misses.
Aerts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aerts tries to move into range but Harrington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrington throws a leg kick that misses.
Harrington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aerts misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Aerts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harrington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnar Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#Gunnar Harrington's cut is getting worse.
Harrington tries a low kick but Aerts avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Aerts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aerts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Aerts avoids the head kick by Harrington.
As Harrington backs off Aerts throws a huge counter combo but Harrington manages to avoid it all.
Harrington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrington tries to land a leg kick but Aerts saw it coming and moves away.
Aerts swings for the body but Harrington moves out of range.
Harrington misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and before Harrington can reset, Aerts rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Harrington is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#Harrington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Aerts.
Harrington misses with a jab to the body
letting Aerts counter with a right hand.
Oh Harrington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Gunnar Harrington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harrington throws a lazy uppercut
and Aerts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrington seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrington scores with a jab to the body.
Aerts closes the distance and catches Harrington with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Harrington is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Harrington is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Harrington is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Aerts takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Peter Aerts! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 233
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 56 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 58 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Schaubi
Chai wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Chai working away.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Schaubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Schaubi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi prevents Chai from taking his back.#T2#
Schaubi wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Schaubi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schaubi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Schaubi wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Schaubi is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaubi gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Chai won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schaubi's guard. #T6#
Schaubi won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schaubi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Schaubi prevents Chai from taking his back.#T7#
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Schaubi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Schaubi staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Schaubi is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Schaubi with him. Schaubi is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Schaubi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover throws out a powerful jab.
Ritori lands a slapping body shot.
Ritori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ritori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover misses with a hook
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glover on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Glover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glover.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover misses the body punch
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover takes one on the button.#ROC2#Glover is rocked!
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritori slips a straight right by Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glover tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Ritori misses with a looping right.
Glover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ritori. #BC2#
Ritori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ritori has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ritori walks into a straight right hand from Glover.#T3#
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ritori misses.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritori's head.
Ritori lands a jab.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ritori manages to circle out of the way.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Ritori scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover scores with a three punch combo!
Ritori throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Ritori down.
Glover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Glover misses
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ritori misses the shot to the body.
Ritori throws a big shot that misses.
Ritori slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Ritori 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.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ritori's head but Ritori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Ritori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ritori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover tries to clinch up
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Ritori.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Glover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Glover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
#T2#
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Ritori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Ritori 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Ritori. Beautiful body shot.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ritori.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming. #T3##CL#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Glover.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it.
#BC2#
Ritori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritori connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritori.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Ritori throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Ritori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glover misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritori can do to turn this around?
Glover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover thuds his right hand into Ritori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ritori.
Ritori throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritori lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Ritori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritori.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Glover connects with a nice looking jab.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Glover checks a low kick from Ritori.
Glover cracks Ritori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glover throws a series of punches but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A big left from Ritori misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ritori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori with a nice cross.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws out a leg kick but Ritori moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Glover steps away.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover motions for Ritori to come forward. Glover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!#T3#
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glover. Glover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritori throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritori defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Ritori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ritori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Ritori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover walks into a jab.
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ritori lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Ritori.
Ritori scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover cracks Ritori with a good jab.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ritori misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buster Glover did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ritori blocks a jab.
Glover is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
Glover throws a jab when Ritori was well out of range.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori jabs Glover right on the nose. Glover blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Glover moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritori scores with a hook.
Ritori throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritori blocks the leg kick.
Ritori looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Glover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover digs a good body shot into Ritori's ribs.
Glover blocks a head kick by Ritori.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but Ritori saw it coming and moves away.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritori on the side of the head.
Glover scores with a jab.#T2#
Glover misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Ritori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Ritori dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Glover backing away here, and Ritori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glover misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
Glover misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Ritori finds it's target.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Ritori slips under a jab from Glover.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritori.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Good shot there by Glover.#T4#
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
Ritori connects with a leg kick.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover slips a jab from Ritori.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover had his way with Wusan Ritori in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover is looking to chop away at Ritori's legs.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a solid body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Glover cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Ritori digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a really nice looking cross but Ritori seems unphased.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ritori misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ritori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritori.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Ritori off balance momentarily.
Glover misses with a low kick.#T2#
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori counters with a body kick.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Ritori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ritori checks a leg kick.
Ritori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover looks to land a combination. Ritori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Ritori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover scores with the left hand. Ritori knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover scores with a jab to the head.
Ritori throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
#T4#
Glover misses with a double jab
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands with a nice combination. Ritori backs away looking to recover.
Ritori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritori's head.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritori walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Buster Glover 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 XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Marlin in a clinch.
Marlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Wayne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Wayne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marlin (0) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne tries to advance to mount but Marlin denies him.
Marlin is trying to control Wayne's posture but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne happy to just control the position for now.
Marlin struggling a bit here.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Marlin is controlling Wayne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marlin is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Marlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayne from advancing to side control.
Wayne is taking a breather. Marlin 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.
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marlin continues to stall.
Wayne wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T2#
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wayne is posturing up here but Marlin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wayne tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wayne has to tap! Slick submission there by Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
After winning the bout, Striped Marlin 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:
FREAKSHOW 10
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for McGuire.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Bubba McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Bo McGuire has been cut.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McGuire moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp 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!
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McGuire circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McDonald to the canvas! McDonald doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGuire keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo McGuire!
A victorious Bo McGuire 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:
FREAKSHOW 10
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Dancer lands an overhand right.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steele takes a swing at Dancer's ribcage but misses.
Dancer defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
As Steele backs off Dancer throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele slips a jab from Dancer.
Dancer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dancer.
Dancer looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dancer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele avoids the body shot from Dancer.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dancer.
Case Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Dancer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steele eats them both and turns towards Dancer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Dancer moves away and avoids it.
Dancer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dancer walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele misses with a body shot.
As Steele backs off Dancer throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer misses with a double jab.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dancer on the side of the head. #T1#
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer takes one to the side of the head.
Dancer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Dancer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Dancer counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Dancer moved out of range.
Dancer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Dancer.
Jab, jab by Dancer - just one landing.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dancer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele misses the jab.
Dancer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele lands an overhand right.#T2#
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dancer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Steele misses.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dancer.
Dancer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Dancer throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Dancer moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Steele works Dancer's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Steele misses.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Dancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Steele scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele thuds a left hand into Dancer's body.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Dancer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele scores with a jab. Dancer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Dancer is rocked!
Steele scores with a body shot.
Dancer is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele steps in with a hook that catches Dancer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steele follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dancer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Case Steele!
After winning the bout, Case Steele 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 XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Kvakkestad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Kvakkestad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Kvakkestad controlling him for the moment.
Kvakkestad tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Brown looking for a triangle here. Kvakkestad is fighting it but it looks tight! Brown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kvakkestad is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hoodoo Brown!
After winning the bout, Hoodoo Brown 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 XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuda sprawls well. Matsuda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuda sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzon.#CL#
Matsuda moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matsuda has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matsuda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Matsuda dives into Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Lauzon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully. #T1#
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Lauzon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage. #T3#
Lauzon wants to get back to full guard but Matsuda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Lauzon
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Lauzon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Lauzon
Lauzon 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.
Matsuda wants to control but Lauzon manages to buck him off and is now in Matsuda's guard! Nice work there by Lauzon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (8) vs (2) Lauzon
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lauzon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB#
Matsuda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lauzon has passed into half guard!
Lauzon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsuda is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Lauzon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matsuda reverses the position - he's now on top in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (10) vs (2) Lauzon
Matsuda preventing the sweep.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (10) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon pushing down on Matsuda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lauzon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matsuda. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (10) vs (7) Lauzon
Matsuda tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
Matsuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Matsuda is a slippery customer.
Lauzon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (10) vs (10) Lauzon#T7#
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lauzon looking to control but Matsuda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda can't escape the position.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsuda is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Lauzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsuda is looking to escape.
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lauzon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Matsuda is working to get back to half guard.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Matsuda is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsuda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (12) vs (10) Lauzon
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (12) vs (12) Lauzon
Lauzon trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there. #T10#
Matsuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Matsuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Matsuda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lauzon passes Matsuda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Matsuda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuda defends the submission attempt.
Lauzon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsuda trying to control here.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Matsuda is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Lauzon is pressing down on Matsuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsuda is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lauzon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsuda is just riding it out for now. Lauzon eventually gives up the hold.
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Matsuda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda gets full guard.#T14#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon stays in close to Matsuda's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Matsuda gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A relieved looking Tanaka Matsuda 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 XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chomofsky moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Robertson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chomofsky can't fight it off and eventually Robertson manages to take the fight to the floor. Chomofsky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chomofsky 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.#SUB#
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chomofsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Chomofsky's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson forces his way into half guard.
Chomofsky wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Robertson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chomofsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chomofsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chomofsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chomofsky's thigh. Chomofsky counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.#T3#
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Robertson 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.#SUB#
Chomofsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
Robertson trying to control but Chomofsky is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomofsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chomofsky is keeping the position for now.
Robertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Chomofsky keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson trying to control the position but Chomofsky is working away.
Chomofsky regains half guard.
Chomofsky is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
Robertson uses his free foot to push down on Chomofsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chomofsky. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (8) Robertson
Robertson tries to control but Chomofsky wriggling away. #T6#
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky'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.
Chomofsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Robertson is continuing to stall.
Robertson uses his free foot to push down on Chomofsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chomofsky. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (11) Robertson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson prevents Chomofsky from getting the reversal.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Robertson.#T8#
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chomofsky is looking to escape.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Chomofsky is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson controlling from mount. #T9#
Chomofsky is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Chomofsky tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Chomofsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chomofsky tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Chomofsky is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Chomofsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Chomofsky is trying to escape the mount.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chomofsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Robertson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (14) Robertson#T13#
Robertson takes a little break here. Chomofsky wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Chomofsky's face as Robertson controls the position.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robertson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (17) Robertson
Robertson trying to control but Chomofsky is having none of it.
Chomofsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson wins on points by 17 to 0.
A victorious Ameen Robertson 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 XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Savage shoots and misses #CL2#
and Key counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Key wants the takedown. Savage is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savage's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Key
Key forces his way into half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Key defends it easily.
Savage wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Key pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Key defends it easily.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (2) Key#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Key working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Key looks winded!#SUB2#
Key is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.#T2#
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Key is defending the position. #SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key moves into full guard.
Savage trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Key has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savage pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (2) Key#T4#
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage is looking to work his way around to Key's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Savage trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to take Key's back but he can't do it this time.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Savage has hold of Key's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Key manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Savage looking to control but Key is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Savage looking to secure an arm triangle but Key defends it well.
Key is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Key frees his head quite easily.
Key sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Key wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now. #T7#
Key is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (2) Key
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away. #SUB#
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Key is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Savage has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Key defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Key tries to roll but Savage sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Key has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Key is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Key has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Key taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savage doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Savage!
Troy Savage 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:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alden Morris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morris shoots in for a double leg but Thule sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Thule looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morris (0) vs (2) Thule
Thule advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morris (0) vs (5) Thule#SUB2#
Thule is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thule working away.#SUB2#
Thule working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Thule is trying to get an arm triangle but Morris is defending well. #T1#
Morris is trying to control Thule's posture but Thule avoids it.
Morris is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Thule thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thule is trying to get an arm triangle but Morris is defending well. #SUB2#
Thule working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Morris tries to buck Thule off but Thule is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thule is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Morris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thule gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Morris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thule lets go of the hold and Morris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cazic Thule!
Our winner, Cazic Thule, 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:
S59: Ngozi vs. Congo
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Miettinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miettinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bleak's knee momentarily.
Miettinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bleak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hazard Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bleak thumps Miettinen with a low kick.
Bleak throws a low kick, looking for Miettinen's leg but Miettinen calmly moves out of range.
Bleak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bleak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak lands with a shot to the body.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bleak looks to land a left hand but Miettinen moved out of range nicely.
Miettinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bleak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miettinen is out of range and Bleak settles back down.
Bleak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Miettinen is out of range.
Bleak thuds his right hand into Miettinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bleak cracks Miettinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Miettinen is rocked!#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bleak.
Oh Miettinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miettinen staying out of range there.
Miettinen walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Miettinen is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hazard Bleak!
Hazard Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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