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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC GRAP 40
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Robert Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Kruglov against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Kruglov pulls guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushing down on Kruglov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kruglov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruglov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kruglov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Kruglov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruglov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruglov manages to get to full guard.
Kruglov is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov is looking for a sweep.
Gracie staying calm.
Kruglov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruglov has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Gracie working away.
Kruglov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Kruglov#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kruglov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T5#
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kruglov prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kruglov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kruglov wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Kruglov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Kruglov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Kruglov's head to control him but Kruglov postures up.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kruglov wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kruglov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Kruglov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Kruglov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
Kruglov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruglov is continuing to stall.#T9##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kruglov has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Kruglov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Gracie!
A victorious Robert Gracie 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:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
A big right from Spong misses.
Vij lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij 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.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Vij counters with a leg kick.
Vij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vij.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Good leg kick by Spong. #T1#
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.#CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Vij won't allow it.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a body shot from Vij.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Vij on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a hook
and Vij counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Vij takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Vij.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Spong throws a leg kick but Vij sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vij uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Vij fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vij tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong lands a jab to Vij's midsection.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vij takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
#T1##BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick.
#CL#
Vij clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij is working Spong over against the ropes.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not. #T2#
Vij taking a breather.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Vij has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vij counters with a two punch combo.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vij dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand #KD#
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Spong onto his backside! Spong bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Spong misses with a left hand
and Vij counters with a huge right that knocks Spong out cold! Vij is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Our winner, Alexander Vij, 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:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Veglin defending well as Reddick loads up on a big left hand.
Reddick's coach down at Hawaii Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reddick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veglin throws a body kick that misses.
Veglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reddick moves away.
Reddick staying out of range there.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Veglin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veglin misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Reddick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reddick connects with a right hand. Veglin shakes it off.
Veglin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veglin misses the body punch
and Reddick counters with a head kick. That will keep Veglin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Veglin misses with a lunging right hand
and Reddick counters with a low kick, right behind Veglin 's knee.
Reddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reddick slips a straight right by Veglin.
Veglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Reddick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veglin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reddick throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Veglin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Veglin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veglin swings for the body but Reddick moves out of range.
Veglin misses with a double jab.
Veglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reddick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colestein Veglin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddick circles away quickly and effectively.
Reddick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CUT#It looks like Calico Reddick has been cut.
Veglin connects with a nice looking jab.
Colestein Veglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veglin throws a lazy head kick
and Reddick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veglin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reddick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veglin looks to throw the jab but Reddick is out of range.
A jab from Veglin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veglin closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Reddick counter with a right hand. #T1#
Veglin throws a head kick that misses
and Reddick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reddick fails to land with a series of punches.
Veglin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Veglin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reddick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reddick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Veglin throws a combination that misses
and Reddick counters with a good low kick that Veglin was not able to check.
Veglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddick circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reddick! But no joy.
Veglin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veglin misses with a lunging right hand
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Reddick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veglin looks to land a combination but Reddick avoids it well.
Reddick counters with a body kick.
Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
Veglin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reddick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calico Reddick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Calico Reddick's cut.
That's time! Veglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Veglin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
Veglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reddick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veglin. That did some damage!
Veglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddick circles away quickly and effectively.
Reddick throws a big counter head kick but Veglin avoids it with no problem.
Veglin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reddick moves away.
Reddick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Reddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Reddick connects with a body shot that sends Veglin's belly button to the back.
Veglin misses with the body kick
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Reddick misses with the combination.
Veglin throws a sloppy body shot
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reddick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reddick checks a leg kick.
Veglin misses with an uppercut
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Reddick misses.
Veglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Reddick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reddick avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Reddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reddick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin looks to throw the jab but Reddick is out of range.
Reddick throws a big counter head kick but Veglin avoids it with no problem.
Veglin misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Veglin darts in trying to clinch
and Reddick counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calico Reddick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Veglin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veglin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veglin misses with a body kick.
Reddick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reddick misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reddick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reddick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Veglin. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Veglin slips a straight right by Reddick.
It looked like Veglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veglin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reddick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick misses from Veglin.
Veglin looks to clinch
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Veglin throws a hook to the side of Reddick's head but Reddick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reddick scores with a spinning back kick!
Colestein Veglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick lands for Reddick.
Reddick misses with a body kick.
Veglin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Reddick.
Reddick avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Reddick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Veglin has managed to clinch.
Veglin is trying to break free.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin wants to break free but Reddick has control.
#BC2#
Reddick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veglin throws a body kick that misses
and Reddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calico Reddick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reddick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 36:40
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 37:40
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calico Reddick!
Calico Reddick 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:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Malley digs a good hook to Chestner's body.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a shot from downtown. Chestner moves away and avoids it.
Chestner staying out of range there.
Chestner swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chestner misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Chestner misses with a hook.
Chestner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malley lands a body shot.
Malley avoids the head kick by Chestner.
Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chestner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malley with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley jabs at Chestner's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Chestner down.
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chestner.#T1#
Chestner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malley cracks Chestner with an open hand slap.
Chestner 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.
Chestner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malley throws out the jab.
A jab from Chestner misses.
Chestner throws a nice looking combination but Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Malley tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Malley does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chestner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chestner.
Malley misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Malley - just one landing.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chestner avoids the head kick by Malley.
#T2#
Malley moves away from the strike by Chestner.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malley moves out of range as Chestner strikes.
Malley lands a nice hook to Chestner's body. Chestner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chestner will feel that in the morning.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malley avoids the body shot from Chestner.
Chestner moves forwards but Malley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chestner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malley tries to bum rush Chestner with a series of wild strikes but Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chestner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chestner's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Malley misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Chestner misses with a straight left.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chestner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley scores with a jab. Chestner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chestner throws a leg kick
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Chestner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malley sizes up Chestner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Malley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chestner's hands.
A jab from Malley misses.
Chestner connects with a nice looking 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!
A slow jab from Chestner misses its intended target.
Malley with a jab.
Brad Chestner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chestner throws a series of punches but Malley moves out of range.
Chestner throws the kick towards the body but Malley avoids it.
Malley scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Malley dips to his left and cracks Chestner with an uppercut!
No joy there for Chestner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chestner throws a sloppy head kick and Malley moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chestner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malley - the referee stops the clock and Chestner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malley. Chestner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chestner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Chestner lands.
Chestner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Chestner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chestner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A cross from Malley lands.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Chestner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Chestner throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Chestner.
Malley connects with a crisp jab.
Chestner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chestner momentarily.
Malley throws a good cross that connects.
Chestner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malley delivers a nice body kick.
Chestner ducks right into an uppercut from Malley.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Chestner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chestner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chestner. Chestner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
Malley lands a slapping body shot.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that second round.
That's time! Malley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Malley throws a leg kick which misses Chestner's front leg but catches the back leg as Chestner tries to avoid it.
Chestner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chestner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chestner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Malley misses.
Malley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chestner's head.
Chestner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chestner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley moves away from the strike by Chestner.
Malley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley staying out of range there.
Chestner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malley scores with a jab to the body.
Malley connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chestner doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malley - that will leave a mark!
Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malley connects with a right hand. Chestner shakes it off.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chestner misses with a low kick as Malley jumps back.
Chestner throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley lands a slapping body shot.
Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chestner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chestner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malley lands with a hook. Chestner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Chestner down.
Malley stuns Chestner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Good exchange - Malley coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chestner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chestner takes one to the chin there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That kick from Malley tenderised Chestner's leg. Chestner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malley.
Malley punishes Chestner's body with a nice straight punch.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chestner eats them both and turns towards Malley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malley dips to his left and cracks Chestner with an uppercut!
Malley swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
A big left from Chestner misses.
A low kick lands for Malley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chestner throws a right and a left that Malley avoids nicely.
Malley throws a right hand that Chestner ducks under and follows up with a left that Chestner also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R4#
Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Chestner.
Chestner avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chestner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Malley throws a shot from downtown. Chestner moves away and avoids it.
Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malley throws a leg kick which misses Chestner's front leg but catches the back leg as Chestner tries to avoid it.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Malley.
Chestner takes one to the side of the head.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chestner walks into a straight right hand from Malley.
Chestner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malley.#T1#
Malley lands a nice hook to Chestner's body. Chestner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malley blocks a head kick by Chestner.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chestner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chestner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Chestner misses with a hook
and Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
Malley jabs at Chestner's body.
Malley tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chestner misses the target.
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chestner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Malley scores with a body shot.
Malley cracks Chestner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley connects with a looping right hand.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malley - that will leave a mark!
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chestner throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malley catches Chestner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malley walks into a jab.
Malley moves out of range as Chestner strikes.
No joy there for Chestner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malley 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 40:36
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 40:36
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Jane Malley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 39
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Malley takes the fight into the clinch.
Malley tries to score a body lock takedown but Frederick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frederick prevents it.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frederick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martino Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Frederick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malley as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Malley moves into range and clinches up with Frederick.
Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Frederick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frederick prevents it.
Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frederick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Malley tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range. #CL2#
Malley clinches with his opponent.
Frederick is pressed up against the cage. Malley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frederick down to the mat. Frederick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Malley closes the distance and pushes Frederick back into the cage.
Malley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frederick is defending well.
Malley is trying to drag Frederick to the mat but Frederick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Malley
Malley keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Malley#T2#
Frederick 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.
Frederick has his hands on Malley's head, controlling the position.
Malley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frederick is trying to hold Malley in close to prevent damage but Malley has managed to pass into half guard.
Frederick is pressing down on Malley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Malley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Malley tries to pass.
Malley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Frederick wants to control but Malley passes easily into half guard.
Frederick is concentrating on defense, preventing Malley from advancing position.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Malley tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it.
Frederick trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malley in particular looking to stall.
Malley trying to control from half guard but Frederick is working away. #T5#
Malley is stalling here. Frederick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Malley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Frederick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (6) vs (2) Malley
Frederick gets to mount! Malley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (8) vs (2) Malley
Malley prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Malley has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (11) vs (2) Malley
Frederick controlling well, preventing Malley from escaping the position.
#T6#
Frederick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malley.
Frederick avoiding Malley 's attempts to control his hands.
Malley is in bad spot here.
Malley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Frederick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Malley rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malley trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him.
I would not like to be Malley right now.
#T7#
Malley is keeping busy.
Frederick is not going to allow Malley to sit and survive in this position.
Malley breaks Frederick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (11) vs (4) Malley#T8#
Malley looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (13) vs (4) Malley
Malley is adopting a defensive guard.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malley holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malley 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.
Malley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frederick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Malley wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (16) vs (4) Malley
Frederick works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (19) vs (4) Malley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Frederick has good solid back control here.
Frederick gets his hands free as Malley looks to control.
Frederick doesn't have the hooks in and Malley manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (19) vs (6) Malley
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malley is fighting to break Frederick's control of his arms but Frederick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (21) vs (6) Malley#T11#
Frederick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malley for as long as he can get away with.
Malley 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.#T12#
Frederick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malley pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Malley keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass. #SUB#
Frederick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Malley is controlling Frederick's posture.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Malley.
Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Malley is trying to keep Frederick in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
An out of breath Martino Frederick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 39
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brad Chestner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chestner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kruglov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chestner (2) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov controlling the position.
Chestner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chestner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chestner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruglov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruglov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruglov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chestner (2) vs (4) Kruglov
Chestner is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Chestner is working hard here to advance position.
Kruglov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chestner keeps working.
Chestner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruglov staying calm.
Chestner is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruglov controlling from side mount. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestner can't do much from the bottom here.
Kruglov wants to control but Chestner is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Chestner tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Chestner can't do much from the bottom here.
Kruglov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chestner tries to improve position but can't.
Kruglov just content to control the position.
Chestner tries to bench press Kruglov off him but Kruglov keeps the position.
Kruglov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Chestner is letting Kruglov control him for a moment.
Chestner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chestner (2) vs (6) Kruglov
Kruglov controlling the pace for now.
Kruglov is continuing to stall.#T5#
Chestner prevents Kruglov from taking his back.
Chestner tries to reverse the position but Kruglov maintains control.
Kruglov controlling the pace for now.
Kruglov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chestner wants to control but Kruglov is having none of it.#T6#
Kruglov content just to control the position here.
Chestner tries to hold on but Kruglov postures up.
Chestner is looking to improve his position but Kruglov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruglov trying to control but Chestner is having none of it.
Kruglov prevents Chestner from getting the reversal.
Kruglov controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Chestner 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: Chestner (4) vs (6) Kruglov
Chestner wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov is controlling Chestner's posture.
Kruglov 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: Chestner (4) vs (8) Kruglov
Kruglov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Kruglov wants to pass to mount but Chestner is defending the position.
Chestner is looking to improve his position.
Kruglov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chestner is trying to maintain the position but Kruglov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruglov trying to control the pace.
More stalling from Kruglov.#T9#
Chestner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruglov is working away from the top position though.
Chestner is staying active underneath Kruglov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chestner is trying to maintain the position but Kruglov is very close to passing his half guard.
Chestner tries to get to full guard but Kruglov has control of the leg. #T10#
Kruglov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The adventures of Kruglov the control monster continue. Boring.
Kruglov trying to mount his opponent but Chestner defends it.
Kruglov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruglov is trying to control. Chestner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Chestner tries to get to full guard but Kruglov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner is trying to control but Kruglov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chestner (4) vs (11) Kruglov
You can see the frustration on Chestner's face as Kruglov controls the position.
Chestner is trying to improve his position.
Chestner stops Kruglov from passing to mount. #T12#
Chestner being controlled for a moment.
Well,Chestner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kruglov is looking to take a break and control but Chestner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chestner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruglov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chestner is not content to let Kruglov control the position.
Kruglov controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Kruglov is looking to take a break and control but Chestner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chestner wants to control but Kruglov postures up.
Kruglov tries to advance to mount but Chestner denies him.
Chestner manages to get back to half guard.
Kruglov tries to pass to full mount but Chestner defends it. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chestner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruglov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chestner keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Chestner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chestner controls Kruglov momentarily but Kruglov frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chestner is keeping the position for now.
Kruglov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chestner (4) vs (14) Kruglov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruglov wins on points by 14 to 4.
An out of breath Viktor Kruglov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Deuce McWrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kruglov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McWrestler (2) vs (0) Kruglov
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
Kruglov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McWrestler (2) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here. #SUB#
McWrestler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kruglov stacks McWrestler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kruglov! Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestler (2) vs (5) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McWrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruglov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McWrestler trying to control here.
Kruglov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McWrestler moves into full guard.
Kruglov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass. #T2#
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Kruglov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Kruglov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Kruglov stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.#T3#
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWrestler is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler looking to control but Kruglov passes into half guard.
Kruglov is taking a breather. McWrestler 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.
McWrestler won't allow Kruglov to pass to mount.
McWrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestler.
McWrestler is pulling down on Kruglov's head to control his posture.
Kruglov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Kruglov wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving. #SUB#
McWrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruglov content to stall in guard here.
McWrestler 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: McWrestler (4) vs (5) Kruglov
Kruglov is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McWrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruglov is just riding it out for now. McWrestler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
McWrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruglov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McWrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McWrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McWrestler (4) vs (9) Kruglov#T6#
I really don't envy McWrestler right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Kruglov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kruglov tries to get the hooks in deep but McWrestler pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McWrestler tries to roll but Kruglov sticks to his back.
#T7#
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Kruglov controls the action.
McWrestler rolls, trying to escape but Kruglov keeps control of the position.
McWrestler breaks Kruglov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McWrestler (6) vs (9) Kruglov
Kruglov has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully. #T8#
Kruglov can't keep his opponent in guard - McWrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McWrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruglov is just riding it out for now. McWrestler eventually gives up the hold.
McWrestler controlling the action here. #T9##SUB#
McWrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruglov keeping control of the position. #SUB#
McWrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well.
#T10#
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but Kruglov defending well.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Kruglov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruglov controlling the position well.
Kruglov is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Kruglov is working away.
Kruglov controlling the position well.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruglov tries to get to full guard but McWrestler has control of the leg. #SUB#
McWrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruglov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruglov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruglov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McWrestler (6) vs (11) Kruglov
Kruglov wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
Kruglov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13##SUB#
Kruglov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruglov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McWrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruglov defends well.#T14#
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Kruglov 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.
McWrestler keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kruglov wins on points by 11 to 6.
Viktor Kruglov 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:
HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Danilov gets tackled into the cage by Malley. Malley maintains the clinch.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Danilov prevents it.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Danilov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley tries for a takedown but Danilov manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Danilov has picked Malley up - he's going for a ride! Danilov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Malley
Danilov prevents Malley from improving his position.#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Danilov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Malley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Malley is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Malley tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Malley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malley is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Danilov prevents Malley from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Malley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malley! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Malley
Malley happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Malley 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.
Malley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danilov's legs. #T3#
Danilov being controlled for a moment.
Malley advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (2) vs (6) Malley
Malley looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danilov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malley not doing much here.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley is pressing down on Danilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danilov is holding on for now.
Malley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Malley is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it.
Malley sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Danilov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Malley has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (2) vs (9) Malley
Malley controlling from the full mount.
Malley is continuing to stall.#T7#
The adventures of Malley the control monster continue. Boring.
Danilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malley controlling the pace for now. #T8##T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Malley.#T10#
Malley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Danilov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Malley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danilov is trying to escape the mount.
Well,Danilov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Malley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malley looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malley controlling the pace for now. #T13##T14#
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Malley is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Malley wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Jane Malley 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:
HC GRAP 37
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley clinches. #TD#
Chriss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chriss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Malley looking to improve position, pressing down on Chriss's thigh with his hand. Chriss seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Malley paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Malley's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chriss picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss 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:
HC GRAP 37
Date: Aug 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Hudak against the cage.
Hudak wants a takedown.
Hudak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruglov.
#TD#
Hudak has picked Kruglov up - he's going for a ride! Hudak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (0) Kruglov
Hudak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kruglov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard but Hudak has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (5) vs (0) Kruglov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kruglov tries to buck Hudak off but Hudak is having none of it.
Kruglov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruglov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hudak trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away. #T2#
Kruglov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hudak staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kruglov is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Kruglov is trying to improve his position.
Hudak advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hudak (7) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to lock up and control but Hudak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Hudak prevents Kruglov from getting the reversal.
Hudak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruglov is controlling an arm, preventing Hudak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hudak avoids the attempt from Kruglov to control.
Kruglov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kruglov wants to control but Hudak is having none of it.#T5#
Kruglov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudak has a good base and remains in mount.
Hudak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kruglov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hudak content just to control the position here. #T6#
Kruglov tries to hold on but Hudak postures up.
Kruglov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruglov wants to control but Hudak is having none of it.
Kruglov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruglov tries to lock up and control but Hudak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Hudak looking to control but Kruglov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruglov is looking to improve his position but Hudak isn't that keen on the idea.
Hudak controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruglov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kruglov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Well, if Hudak 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.
Hudak is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Kruglov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hudak manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (10) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to hold on but Hudak pushes him away. #T9#
Kruglov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudak has a good base and remains in mount.
Kruglov wants to control but Hudak is having none of it.
Kruglov can't escape the position.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Hudak postures up.#T10#
Hudak seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kruglov is holding on tight.
Hudak looking to control but Kruglov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Hudak postures up.
Kruglov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruglov tries to control Hudak's body but Hudak pushes him off. Kruglov squirms to his side and now Hudak has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hudak (13) vs (0) Kruglov
Hudak gets his hands free as Kruglov looks to control.
Kruglov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hudak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
I really don't envy Kruglov right now.
Kruglov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hudak biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kruglov is in bad spot here.
Kruglov holding both Hudak 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hudak is hanging on to Kruglov's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Kruglov is still trying to improve position.
Hudak is not going to allow Kruglov to sit and survive in this position.
Kruglov turns into Hudak and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (13) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudak is retaining full guard.
Kruglov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruglov stands and throws Hudak's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (13) vs (5) Kruglov
Hudak can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Kruglov happy to just control the position for now.
Hudak is looking for a sweep.
Kruglov wants to control but Hudak is keeping him busy. #T14#
Kruglov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hudak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A less than humble Jamal Hudak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 36
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Kruglov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rader instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rader pulls Kruglov into 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.#SUB2#
Kruglov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruglov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kruglov passes into half guard.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Rader is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader is staying active underneath Kruglov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Kruglov has control of the leg. #T1#
Rader wants to control but Kruglov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rader tries to roll over but Kruglov keeps him under control.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Rader is defending well.
Rader trying to control from the bottom.
Rader regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruglov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rader is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kruglov frees his head nicely. Oh but Rader has switched to an armbar! Kruglov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader 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:
HC GRAP 36
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malley can't get the takedown.
Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archie Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Oliveira is trying to trip Malley. He has hold of a leg but Malley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Oliveira persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Malley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Malley is keeping the position.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Malley is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount. #T1#
Malley gets full guard.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Malley trying to control the position.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
Malley keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #T2#
Malley keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Malley is retaining full guard.
Malley trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malley holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Malley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malley is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up. #T3#
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira trying to control but Malley is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Malley keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Malley has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira 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.
Malley controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. #T5#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Malley.
Malley trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Malley looking to control but Oliveira passes into half guard.
Malley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Malley wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malley sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Malley is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Malley recovers full guard.
Oliveira won't allow Malley to sweep him here.
Malley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
Malley working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Malley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malley is looking to sweep but instead, Oliveira has passed into half guard.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malley is looking to improve his position.
Malley is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malley avoid being mounted?#T9#
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Malley is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malley keeps working.
Malley is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Malley is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Malley is working from the bottom.
Malley tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T11##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Malley defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Malley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Malley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malley.#SUB2#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malley keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Malley is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira passes into half guard. #T13#
Malley is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malley is still trying to improve position.
Malley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malley.
Malley wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira stays in close to Malley's body and controls the position. #T14#
Oliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malley keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malley looking to control but Oliveira passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Archie Oliveira 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:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Congo thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
Congo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Congo at a distance.
#T1#
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
Spong clobbers Congo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Congo's head back.
Spong thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab. #CL#
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Congo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Congo is rocked!#T2#
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Congo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Spong.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Congo takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
#KD#
Congo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spong onto his butt! Spong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Congo connects with a quick right hand that sends Spong 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). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo 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:
HC GRAP 35
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Malley has managed to clinch.
Hudak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hudak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley wants a takedown but no success here.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley has Hudak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hudak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamal Hudak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hudak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hudak pulls Malley into guard.
Malley 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.
Malley passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (3) Malley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak tries to buck Malley off but Malley is having none of it.
Hudak prevents Malley from improving position. #T1#
Hudak trying to remain calm as Malley controls from the top position.
Hudak prevents Malley from improving position.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.
Hudak gets back to half guard.
Malley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hudak is pressing down on Malley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hudak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.
Malley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hudak has Malley pulled in close to control his posture.
Malley looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Malley controlling from the top position.
Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malley is continuing to stall.
Malley looking to pass the guard.
Malley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The adventures of Malley the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
Malley preventing the sweep.
Malley wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Hudak has his hands on Malley's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Malley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hudak working a defensive guard here.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hudak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Malley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Malley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hudak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malley passes into half guard.
Malley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Malley wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is controlling Malley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Malley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Malley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Malley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hudak won't allow Malley to pass to mount.
Hudak trying to control but Malley postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hudak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudak.#SUB#
Malley sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hudak doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Malley paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hudak - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamal Hudak!
After the fight, Jamal Hudak 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:
HC GRAP 35
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD2#
Kruglov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kruglov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kruglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sam controls the pace.#T1#
Kruglov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sam is stalling in the full guard.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov seems keen to control Sam's posture.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruglov wants to control the position but Sam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruglov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruglov 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.
Sam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Kruglov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov looking to control.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (3) vs (2) Kruglov#T6#
Sam gets full guard.
Sam is controlling Kruglov's posture.
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
Kruglov postures up.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Sam is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruglov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov controlling from the top position.
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Sam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kruglov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruglov looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov pulls Sam in to control the position. #T9#
Kruglov is continuing to stall.
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Kruglov controls Sam momentarily but Sam frees himself.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Sam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Sam trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Kruglov is trying to keep Sam in close.
Sam 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. #T11#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (4) Kruglov
Kruglov advances to half guard. #T12#
Sam is pressing down on Kruglov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruglov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam pulls Kruglov in to control the position.
Kruglov trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruglov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (4) Kruglov
Sam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruglov's guard. #T13#
Kruglov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sam has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (10) vs (4) Kruglov
Kruglov tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.
Sam controlling from the full mount.
Kruglov tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.#T14#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruglov is looking to escape.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Sam pushes him away.
Sam controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After the fight, Sambo Sam 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:
HC GRAP 34
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Muffin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kruglov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kruglov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muffin stands and throws Kruglov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (3) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov is not content to let Muffin control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Muffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Kruglov is defending well. #T1#
Muffin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (5) vs (0) Kruglov
Muffin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Kruglov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Muffin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kruglov is surviving well by controlling Muffin 's body position as best he can.
Kruglov wants to control but Muffin is having none of it.
Muffin trying to control but Kruglov is having none of it. #T2#
Muffin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Muffin is working for a guillotine from mount but Kruglov frees his head quite easily.
Kruglov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muffin controlling from the full mount.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kruglov for as long as he can get away with.
Muffin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruglov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muffin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kruglov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Muffin (8) vs (0) Kruglov
Muffin tries to get the hooks in deep but Kruglov pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Muffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Muffin 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 Kruglov with him. Kruglov is trying to defend but Muffin has an arm under the chin now! Kruglov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 33
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Amosov rushes Malley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amosov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley wants a takedown but no success here.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Malley looks winded!
Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amosov.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries for a takedown but Malley manages to get underhooks.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Amosov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Amosov forces Malley back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Malley tries to score a body lock takedown but Amosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov can't get the takedown.
Amosov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Malley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Amosov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
Amosov is looking for a takedown.
Malley goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Amosov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amosov prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov wants a takedown but no success here.
Malley prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov tries to score a body lock takedown but Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malley gets underhooks to prevent Amosov's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Amosov wants the takedown. Malley is fighting it off but Amosov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amosov (2) vs (0) Malley
Malley looking to control.
Amosov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malley is keeping the position for now.
Malley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Amosov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malley is retaining full guard.
Amosov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malley working a defensive guard but Amosov passes into half guard.
Amosov not doing much here.
#T3#
Amosov continues to stall.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov trying to mount his opponent but Malley defends it.
Amosov trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Malley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Amosov controlling the action here.
Malley wants to improve his position but Amosov is controlling well.
Amosov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
More hug and hope from Amosov.
Amosov prevents Malley from improving his position.
Malley is in trouble now - Amosov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amosov (5) vs (0) Malley
Amosov content just to control the position here. #T7#
Amosov trying to control but Malley is having none of it.
Malley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amosov (8) vs (0) Malley#T8#
Amosov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Malley wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Amosov controlling the positon.#SUB#
Amosov working for the choke. #T9#
Amosov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Malley.#T10#
Malley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Amosov.#SUB#
Amosov looking to break Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amosov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB#
Amosov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Malley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Malley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Amosov.
Malley is really stuck here.
Malley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Malley is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Amosov has locked on a rear naked choke here! Malley is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yaroslav Amosov!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Congo throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong delivers a nice body kick.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Congo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Congo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Congo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Congo staying out of range there.
Congo cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Congo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Congo loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Congo. #T1#
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Spong lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Congo clinches up with Spong and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong slips under a jab.
A big left from Spong misses.
Congo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Congo throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Congo avoids the head kick by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Congo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Congo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Spong is trying to break free.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Spong looks low and kicks high, catching Congo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Congo.
Congo scores with a one two! Spong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Spong looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Congo moves out of range easily.
Spong takes one to the chin there.
Congo blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Congo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong motions for Congo to come forward. Spong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Congo slips under a jab.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well. #CL#
Congo closes the distance and clinches.
Spong tries to circle away but Congo has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Jerome Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Congo tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Congo connects with the punch.
Jab from Congo.#KD2#
Spong lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Congo goes down! The ref sends Spong to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Congo is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Congo is rocked!
Congo blocks a jab.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Congo throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Jerome Spong's cut even more.
Congo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Congo connects with a quick right hand that sends Spong 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 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Roberto Congo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Veglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pealike.
Pealike misses the body punch
and Veglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pealike throws a sloppy body shot
and Veglin counters with a series of strikes. Pealike will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pealike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pealike misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
Veglin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Pealike. Beautiful body shot.
Pealike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pealike throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pealike takes the fight into the clinch.
Pealike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veglin's coach down at Hawaii Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pealike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pealike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Pealike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Pealike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pealike misses with a hook to the body
letting Veglin counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cornbread Pealike has been cut.#CL#
Veglin gets tackled into the ropes by Pealike. Pealike maintains the clinch.
Pealike presses Veglin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Pealike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Pealike is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Pealike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pealike throws an elbow but misses.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pealike scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Pealike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pealike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Pealike throws a lazy uppercut
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pealike misses with a shot to the body
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike lands with a nice body kick.
Pealike misses with a lunging right hand
and Veglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pealike tries to clinch but Veglin is having none of it.
Veglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veglin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pealike swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pealike
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veglin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pealike looks to score with a jab to the body but Veglin is just out of range.
Veglin moves away from the strike by Pealike.
Pealike misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Veglin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornbread Pealike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pealike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pealike.
Pealike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pealike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veglin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pealike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veglin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Veglin.
Cornbread Pealike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pealike swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
Pealike throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pealike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veglin can do to turn this around?#CL#
Veglin tries to keep at a distance but Pealike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
Pealike misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veglin wants to break free but Pealike has control.
#T1#
Pealike lands with a left to the head.
Pealike working aggressively here.
Pealike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pealike throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veglin as Pealike tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Veglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veglin avoids the body shot from Pealike.
Pealike feints a jab promting Veglin to slip. Pealike then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Veglin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Veglin is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Pealike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pealike.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pealike finish him?
Veglin throws a series of punches but Pealike moves out of range. #CL#
Pealike moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pealike throws an elbow but misses.
Veglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veglin blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
Pealike throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Veglin avoiding damage as Pealike throws knees to the body.
Veglin blocks an elbow strike.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Veglin seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Veglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pealike swings widly with a right hand
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pealike throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Pealike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pealike.
Veglin lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pealike slams his shin into Veglin's torso.
Veglin lands a jab to Pealike's midsection.
Pealike throws a body shot but no joy.
Veglin jabs Pealike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pealike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veglin throws a counter combo.
Veglin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Veglin scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Pealike to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colestein Veglin takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
That's time! Pealike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pealike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Pealike is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Veglin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Pealike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Veglin misses.
Pealike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veglin.
Some wild striking there from Veglin.
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pealike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pealike misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Veglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pealike is looking to wear down Veglin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pealike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pealike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Pealike misses.
Veglin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veglin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veglin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pealike scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veglin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pealike. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Pealike lands.
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Veglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veglin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veglin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pealike has time to react.
Veglin lands a right and a left and another right! Pealike goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colestein Veglin!
After the big win, Colestein Veglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Malley scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Malley.
Malley moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley avoids a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Kruglov 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.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malley blocks a jab.
Malley swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malley.
Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruglov throws a hook but Malley blocks it.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Malley punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruglov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malley.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Malley.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malley doesn't seem phased though.
Malley takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Malley avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kruglov throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruglov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov lands with an overhand left.
Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
Malley misses with a double jab
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley digs a good body shot into Kruglov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruglov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Malley moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malley.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Malley throws a leg kick but Kruglov moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Malley.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Malley moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
A combination from Malley does no damage.
Malley thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruglov throws a jab when Malley was well out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Kruglov throws a big counter head kick but Malley avoids it with no problem.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Malley tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Kruglov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kruglov misses with a shot to the body
and Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malley is looking to wear down Kruglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malley. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
Malley lands with an overhand left.
Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruglov is able to avoid easily.
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malley with a jab.
Malley dips to his left and cracks Kruglov with an uppercut!
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruglov jabs Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Malley's shoulder, as Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Malley lands the left hand.
Kruglov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Malley.
Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Malley.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Malley lands with a slapping head kick.
Viktor Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
and Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Malley finds it's target.
Malley thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Malley slaps the foot to one side.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Malley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Malley.
Malley lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Malley moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malley 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 40:36
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 40:36
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
A very excited looking Jane Malley 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:
HC GRAP 31
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tai Kung pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tai Kung pushes Kruglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tai Kung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tai Kung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hawaii Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Tai Kung darts in and clinches Kruglov up against the cage.#TD#
Tai Kung pulls Kruglov into guard.
Tai Kung being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung managing to control the position.
Kruglov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tai Kung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tai Kung continues to stall.#T2#
Kruglov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Kruglov is fighting to break Tai Kung's control of his arms but Tai Kung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov is continuing to stall.#T3#
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tai Kung is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (0) Kruglov
Kruglov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tai Kung controls the pace.#T4#
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Kruglov has control of Tai Kung's left arm, preventing Tai Kung from doing any damage.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kruglov is trying to keep Tai Kung in close.
Kruglov is controlling Tai Kung's posture.#T6#
Tai Kung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Tai Kung from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
Kruglov trying to keep a closed guard but Tai Kung is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Kruglov is pulling down on Tai Kung's head to control his posture.
Tai Kung content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Kruglov is controlling Tai Kung's posture.
Let's hope that Kruglov 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.
Kruglov looking to control.
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Tai Kung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Kruglov controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
Kruglov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruglov, not yet.
Kruglov managing to control the position.
Tai Kung 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. #T10#
Tai Kung wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov controlling Tai Kung's posture.
Kruglov being controlled here, momentarily.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
Kruglov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tai Kung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Kruglov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruglov pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruglov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tai Kung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
Kruglov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Tai Kung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tai Kung is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (4) vs (2) Kruglov
Kruglov working a defensive guard here.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kruglov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (4) vs (4) Kruglov
Tai Kung wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Kruglov wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Kruglov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruglov looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (6) vs (4) Kruglov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tai Kung wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kung takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A relieved looking Manolito Tai Kung 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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