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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cerrahoglu instigates a clinch.
Diokane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cerrahoglu has Diokane pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diokane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrahoglu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cerrahoglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerrahoglu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Diokane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ergun Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is working for takedown but Diokane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diokane tries to score a body lock takedown but Cerrahoglu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diokane is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cerrahoglu can't get the takedown.
Diokane goes for a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diokane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cerrahoglu rushes Diokane and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane gets underhooks to prevent Cerrahoglu's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Diokane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diokane to the mat. Diokane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diokane (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diokane controlling the position.#SUB#
Diokane has his foot on Cerrahoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrahoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diokane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Diokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrahoglu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a leg! Diokane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diokane manages to kick Cerrahoglu off! Cerrahoglu jumps back into Diokane's guard. #SUB2#
Cerrahoglu 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.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass. #T2#
Diokane trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Diokane working for a triangle but Cerrahoglu defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cerrahoglu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diokane dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diokane (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu#T3#
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerrahoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerrahoglu can't keep his opponent in guard - Diokane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diokane in particular looking to stall.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Diokane control the position.
Cerrahoglu tries to get to full guard but Diokane has control of the leg.
Cerrahoglu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Cerrahoglu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diokane pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Diokane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diokane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (8) vs (2) Cerrahoglu#SUB#
Diokane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cerrahoglu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diokane wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diokane trying to control but Cerrahoglu is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cerrahoglu keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Diokane moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (11) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diokane (13) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Diokane controlling his opponent.
Cerrahoglu has given up his back. Will we see Diokane going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Diokane (16) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane tries to keep control of the position but Cerrahoglu is staying busy.#SUB#
Diokane working for a choke but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Diokane has the hooks in. Cerrahoglu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diokane trying to control momentarily.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Diokane is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cerrahoglu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Diokane off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Diokane! |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mangrove clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Sailcirc turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Sailcirc
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sailcirc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Sailcirc 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.
Mangrove struggling a bit here.
Mangrove regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove avoid being mounted?
Mangrove is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mangrove is working hard here to advance position.
Sailcirc is stalling in the full guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc stays in close to Mangrove's body and controls the position. #T2#
Mangrove is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mangrove wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove trying to control the position.
#T3#
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Mangrove 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.
Sailcirc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove controlling the position.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mangrove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sailcirc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (4) Sailcirc#SUB2#
Sailcirc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mangrove defends it easily.
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.#T5#
Mangrove is fighting to break Sailcirc's control of his arms but Sailcirc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sailcirc gets back to full guard.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Our spies down at at Steroids Athletic inform us that Sailcirc has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove slips nicely into half guard.
Mangrove trying to control from half guard but Sailcirc is working away.
Mangrove passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (5) vs (4) Sailcirc
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T8#
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Mangrove wants to control the pace but Sailcirc is squirming around nicely.
Mangrove wants to take his opponent's back but Sailcirc doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Mangrove working for a submission but Sailcirc is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T9#
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc manages to get to full guard.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Mangrove's head to control his posture.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
#T10#
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sailcirc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (5) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (7) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
#T11#
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Mangrove tries to pass.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mangrove works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (10) vs (6) Sailcirc
Mangrove tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away. #SUB#
Mangrove looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T12#
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Mangrove postures up.
Sailcirc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it. #T13#
Mangrove takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sailcirc is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove takes Sailcirc's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mangrove (13) vs (6) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mangrove working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Mangrove working for the choke. #T14#
Sailcirc breaks Mangrove's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (13) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove looking to control.
Mangrove wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailcirc manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (15) vs (8) Sailcirc
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove passes Sailcirc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After the fight, Alka Mangrove was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses the jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab from Tyson.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Tyson strikes.#T1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T2#
Tyson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson checks a low kick from Smith.
Tyson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith connects with a jab.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Tyson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson misses the jab.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the ropes and back into range.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
#T2#
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Smith has Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
As Tyson backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tyson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RESISTANCE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WKBC: Kinneas VS Kueller
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Boyka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyson lands with a cross.
Boyka throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Boyka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Tyson swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Tyson moves to clinch but Boyka breaks away
and Boyka counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka slips a straight right by Tyson.
Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boyka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Boyka's defenses.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Boyka's shoulder, as Boyka tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tyson misses.
A combination from Boyka does no damage.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Boyka's shoulder, as Boyka tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyka tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Tyson.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson tries to move into range but Boyka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boyka cracks Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Boyka - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson connects with a quick right hand that sends Boyka tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1712 p4p, 238 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3137 p4p, 394 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Dravezesdi keeps it at a distance.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mangrove
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.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Mangrove's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Mangrove
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mangrove is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mangrove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Mangrove is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mangrove pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Mangrove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Mangrove's back but Mangrove is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mangrove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (2) Mangrove
Dravezesdi pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mangrove trying to control the position here.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mangrove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mangrove has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove 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: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove fails to advance to Dravezesdi's back.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (12) Mangrove
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dravezesdi is holding on tight.
Mangrove goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Mangrove's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (12) Mangrove
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Mangrove trying to control here.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Mangrove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Dravezesdi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
In his post fight interview, Alka Mangrove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Barakka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakka staying out of range there.
Wonder throws a lazy right hand but Barakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakka slips under a jab from Wonder.
Wonder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Barakka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakka ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Barakka feints the counter takedown.
Wonder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barakka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Wonder misses.
Barakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonder digs a good body shot into Barakka's ribs.
Wonder stuffs the takedown.
Wonder lands a jab to the nose.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder stuffs the takedown.
One Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subaru Barakka.
Wonder walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barakka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wonder swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barakka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Wonder!
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vince Checkert (ranked 6062 p4p, 119 weight class) and John Diokane (ranked 5848 p4p, 191 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vince Checkert ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diokane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Checkert defends well and Diokane ends up having to push Checkert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diokane shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Checkert (0) vs (2) Diokane
Diokane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Checkert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diokane has managed to get both his arms back between Checkert 's legs - danger averted.
Diokane passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Checkert is staying active underneath Diokane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Checkert tries to roll over but Diokane keeps him under control.
Checkert trying to hold on to Diokane's head to control him but Diokane postures up.
Checkert moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Checkert has control of Diokane's left arm, preventing Diokane from doing any damage.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Diokane slips nicely into half guard.
Diokane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Checkert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diokane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (5) Diokane
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane is working for a guillotine from mount but Checkert frees his head quite easily.
Checkert working to try and regain half guard.
Diokane fails to move to back control.
Checkert wants to hold on but Diokane pushes him away.
Checkert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diokane wants to work for an arm triangle but Checkert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
Diokane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (8) Diokane
Checkert is looking for a sweep.
Diokane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Checkert ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Checkert (0) vs (10) Diokane
Checkert can't escape the position.
Checkert is working hard here to advance position.
Checkert is squirming around, avoiding Diokane's attempts to control the action.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokane moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Checkert (0) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane avoiding Checkert 's attempts to control his hands.
Checkert is in a bad position with Diokane working for a choke. Checkert manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Checkert (2) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert stopping the sweep attempt from Diokane.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Checkert looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diokane controls Checkert momentarily but Checkert frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diokane keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diokane is looking for a triangle but Checkert pushes his legs off easily.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Checkert tries to pass.
Diokane pushes a forearm under Checkert 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Checkert is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Diokane! |
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Event:
SMASH: Vila vs Limbaugh (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
As Crabtree backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Crabtree manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to bum rush Crabtree with a series of wild strikes but Crabtree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crabtree lands a slapping body shot.
Crabtree throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crabtree was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Crabtree lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Crabtree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crabtree cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crabtree has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Lamar Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabtree throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Crabtree finish him?
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crabtree.
Crabtree ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jackson's jaw. Jackson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Crabtree does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shirley Crabtree! |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 2305 p4p, 301 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3026 p4p, 372 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mangrove rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mangrove wants a takedown.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Trump has clasped his hands together around Mangrove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mangrove regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Mangrove pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mangrove is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
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.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep here but Mangrove controlling him for the moment.
Mangrove is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trump has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangrove is looking to defend but Trump has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangrove! Trump pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangrove taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald Trump!
Our winner, Donald Trump, 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:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Barakka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Barakka getting side control.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barakka prevents Williams from improving his position.
Barakka controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barakka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Barakka 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 Barakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Subaru Barakka!
Subaru Barakka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Diokane (ranked 4872 p4p, 167 weight class) and Timmy Flowers (ranked 6701 p4p, 129 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Diokane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diokane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flowers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diokane (4) vs (0) Flowers
Diokane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flowers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flowers is trying to get back to half guard.
Diokane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flowers is trying to control Diokane's posture but Diokane avoids it.
Flowers stops Diokane from passing to mount.
Diokane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flowers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
Flowers 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.
Diokane working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diokane is staying tight to Flowers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diokane works to advance to full mount. Flowers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diokane (6) vs (0) Flowers
Diokane looking for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is having none of it.
Diokane controlling the position easily from mount.
Diokane fails to take his opponent's back.
Diokane content just to control the position here.
Flowers is working to get back to half guard.
Diokane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diokane takes Flowers's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Flowers is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Diokane (9) vs (0) Flowers
Flowers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diokane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (12) vs (0) Flowers
Diokane controlling the position easily from mount.
Flowers 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: Diokane (12) vs (2) Flowers
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.
Diokane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokane managing to control the position.
Flowers tries to free his leg and advance position but Diokane is retaining full guard.
Diokane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diokane holds on and takes a little breather.
Diokane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokane is looking for a triangle but Flowers pushes his legs off easily.
Diokane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diokane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flowers defends well.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Diokane is keeping the position.
Flowers wants to control from the top but Diokane keeps moving.
Diokane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Flowers tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diokane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diokane (14) vs (2) Flowers
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flowers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diokane doesn't defend quickly enough and Flowers has managed to lock this one up! Can Diokane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flowers on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timmy Flowers! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Zabirovsky scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Zabirovsky closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Zabirovsky slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
#CL2#
Zabirovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirovsky .
Zabirovsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zabirovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC2#
Zabirovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabirovsky .#BC2#
Zabirovsky 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Zabirovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zabirovsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson taking a breather. #BC2#
Zabirovsky manages to break the clinch.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Olaf Zabirovsky has been cut.#T1#
Zabirovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Zabirovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Zabirovsky 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jackson has Zabirovsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabirovsky lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Zabirovsky 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zabirovsky forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
#BC2#
Zabirovsky 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Zabirovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zabirovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zabirovsky has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Zabirovsky blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zabirovsky blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Zabirovsky breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Zabirovsky lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Zabirovsky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Jackson has been cut.
Zabirovsky closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jackson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olaf Zabirovsky !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Oates shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Oates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oates is just out of range.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Oates. Oates gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Oates crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Oates back to his feet!#CL#
Oates gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oates backwards. #ROC#
Oates is rocked!
Jackson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Oates's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Oates drops to his knees and Jackson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Jackson!
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Event:
WKBC: Tua VS Cornell
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Mladenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mladenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mladenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koimasky in his tracks. #ROC#
Koimasky is rocked!
Mladenov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Koimasky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mladenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koimasky is still on wobbly legs! Can Mladenov finish him?#CL#
Mladenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mladenov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koimasky or not.
Mladenov scores with a hook to the body.
Koimasky seems to have recovered his senses.
Koimasky struggles to land a body shot inside as Mladenov controls his hands.
Koimasky missing with knees to the body.
Koimasky trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koimasky looks winded!
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Koimasky backwards. #BC#
Mladenov manages to break the clinch.
Koimasky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mladenov.
Mladenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mladenov darts in and clinches Koimasky up against the ropes.
Mladenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mladenov lands with a right to the head.
Koimasky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mladenov digs a right hand into Koimasky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koimasky's gas tank.
Mladenov breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Koimasky with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Koimasky looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Koimasky get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zheko Mladenov!
The defeated Andrey Koimasky had this to say: 'CYKA BLYAT! I'll comeback to gym and work harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Mian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diokane.
Mian throws a counter combo.
Diokane fails with the takedown
and Mian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diokane misses with a takedown
and Mian counters with a left right combination that sends Diokane crashing to the mat - Mian wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Diokane out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mujtaba Mian!
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 2921 p4p, 346 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1823 p4p, 236 weight class). Mangrove's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove is looking to clinch.
Mangrove fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Huang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mangrove clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mangrove (0) vs (4) Huang
Huang doesn't have the hooks in and Mangrove manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (2) vs (4) Huang
Huang pulls Mangrove in to control the position.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is trying to keep Mangrove in close.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Mangrove slips nicely into half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mangrove is working away from the top position though.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huang is looking to sweep but instead, Mangrove has passed into half guard.
Mangrove 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.
Huang won't allow Mangrove to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang is looking for a sweep. Mangrove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Huang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (5) vs (4) Huang
Huang is looking to improve his position but Mangrove isn't that keen on the idea.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huang is holding on tight.
Huang tries to reverse the position but Mangrove maintains control.
Huang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is staying active underneath Mangrove, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangrove is pressing down on Huang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huang is holding on for now.
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.
Mangrove uses his free foot to push down on Huang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huang. Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (8) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove controlling from mount.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang 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.
Huang wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangrove is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
Mangrove is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control the pace.
Mangrove is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huang! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (4) Huang
Mangrove is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mangrove looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove pushes him away.
Mangrove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to hold on but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove prevents Huang from getting the reversal.
Huang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Mangrove trying to advance position but Huang counters by regaining guard.
Huang controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Huang wants to improve his position but Mangrove is controlling well.
Huang is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangrove has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Huang pulls Mangrove in close to prevent any damage.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Mangrove pushing down on Huang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is defending well.
Mangrove perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangrove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mangrove haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Mangrove is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Mangrove tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang 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.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mangrove (11) vs (6) Huang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang won't allow Mangrove to sweep him here.
Huang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mangrove (11) vs (9) Huang
And that's the end of the fight!
Mangrove takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
After the fight, Alka Mangrove was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Kings 2: Gouging vs Souppe
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Ghost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dolore in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Massimo Dolore has been cut.
Dolore has his takedown stuffed
and Ghost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dolore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ghost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolore.
Ghost lands a really nice looking cross but Dolore seems unphased.
Dolore tries for a takedown but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massimo Dolore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Dolore's body.
Dolore is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost lands a jab to Dolore's midsection.#KD2#
Ghost cracks Dolore with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dolore looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ghost finish him?
#ROC2#
Dolore is rocked!#CUT2#
Massimo Dolore's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dolore clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ghost stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Ghost!
A relieved looking Nathan Ghost 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:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 4
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gruff could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danga de danga de dang - Gruff scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Diokane moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokane has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gruff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gruff lands with a right to the head.
Diokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruff is pressed up against the cage. Diokane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruff down to the mat. Gruff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buster Gruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diokane.
Diokane fails with the takedown.
Gruff is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Gruff closes the distance and pushes Diokane back into the cage.
Gruff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gruff is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gruff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diokane backwards.
A short uppercut from Gruff.
Gruff pushes Diokane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gruff scores with a shoulder strike.
Diokane has Gruff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gruff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diokane looks winded!#CL#
Gruff clinches with his opponent.
Diokane wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gruff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diokane backwards. #TD2#
Diokane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gruff is trying to keep an underhook but Diokane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diokane is thwarting Gruff's attempts to control the position.
Gruff wants to get back to full guard.
Gruff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruff is trying to stand back up but Diokane is controlling him
Gruff is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diokane wants to work for an arm triangle but Gruff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diokane on the ground.
Gruff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Diokane wants to free his trapped foot but Gruff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gruff wants to control but Diokane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diokane prevents Gruff from improving his position.#T3#
Gruff trying to hold on to Diokane's head to control him but Diokane postures up.
Diokane prevents Gruff from improving his position.
Gruff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gruff tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Diokane 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.
Gruff tries to get to full guard but Diokane has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diokane seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gruff is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Diokane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 3
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Teddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diokane desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Teddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokane trying to control here.
Teddy controlling the action here.
Teddy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diokane on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teddy is working away from the top position though.
Teddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Diokane trying to control here.
Teddy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Diokane is concentrating on defense, preventing Teddy from advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diokane trying to hold on to Teddy's head to control him but Teddy postures up.
Teddy is nestled in close to Diokane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teddy trying to control from half guard but Diokane is working away.
Diokane is pressing down on Teddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Teddy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diokane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teddy is looking to defend but Diokane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teddy! Diokane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teddy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Diokane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diokane gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt London.
London is trying to get back to half guard.
Diokane controls the position.
London looking for a sweep but Diokane has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diokane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
London is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diokane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diokane moves to back control. #SUB#
Diokane tightening his grip on London, looking for the choke.
Diokane just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1#
Diokane avoiding London 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diokane controlling the positon.
Diokane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Diokane has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Diokane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. London knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften London for a finish. #T2##SUB#
Diokane is persistently looking for the submission but London is defending it well.
Diokane controlling well, preventing London from escaping the position.
Diokane is not going to allow London to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Diokane looking for the choke but no joy.
Diokane really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for London.#T3#
Diokane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down London for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Diokane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
London is really stuck here.
#SUB#
London is trying to defend against the choke here but Diokane has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diokane Tightens the hold and London taps out furiously! Diokane displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Diokane!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diokane with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control. #ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Diokane finish him?#SUB#
Diokane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boy defends it well.
Still in half guard, Diokane seems content to control.
Boy seems to have recovered his senses.
Diokane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boy!
Diokane controlling from the full mount.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diokane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Diokane has control of Boy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diokane controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diokane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Diokane throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boy has his hands clasped together but Diokane breaks the hold and Boy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diokane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Diokane!
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