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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 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 3 wins and 5 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD#
King wants the takedown. Sam is fighting it off but King persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Sam#SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Sam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Sam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (2) vs (5) Sam#SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
King can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sam easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (2) vs (7) Sam
Sam controlling the position easily from mount.
King is looking to improve his position but Sam isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King has given up his back. Will we see Sam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: King (2) vs (10) Sam#T3#
Sam is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King breaks Sam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (10) Sam
King won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on Sam's thigh with his hand. Sam seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sam picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 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 9 wins and 9 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chriss moves into the clinch.
Chriss looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chriss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chriss gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Teteny#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teteny to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chriss slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teteny sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chriss to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teteny is pulling down on Chriss's head to control his posture. #T2#
Teteny keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Teteny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Teteny
Teteny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Teteny
Chriss tries to bench press Teteny off him but Teteny keeps the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.#SUB2#
Teteny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chriss regains half guard.
Chriss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chriss is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss trying to control but Teteny postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Chriss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny wants to take a breather but Chriss is having none of it.
Chriss is looking to improve his position.
Chriss moves into full guard.
#T5#
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss pulls Teteny in close to prevent any damage.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny working away.#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Chriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (8) Teteny
Teteny looking for a sweep. Not yet Teteny, not yet. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teteny is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (10) Teteny
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (10) Teteny
Chriss postures up.
Chriss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teteny swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Teteny is retaining full guard.
Teteny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Chriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chriss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chriss looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (12) Teteny
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Teteny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is pulling down on Teteny's head to control his posture. #T10#
Chriss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Teteny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teteny trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T11#
Teteny passes Chriss's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Teteny is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a kimura here. Chriss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teteny wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Rocksteady there.
Rocksteady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksteady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Steve forces Rocksteady back against the ropes and clinches.
Rocksteady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady misses with the head strike.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocksteady scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
A right handed body shot lands from Rocksteady.
Steve is leaning against Rocksteady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocksteady lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve tries to stall but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Rocksteady looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
Steve gets through Rocksteady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocksteady closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Rocksteady with a jab.
Rocksteady clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksteady.#CL#
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
Rocksteady taking a breather.
Rocksteady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocksteady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rocksteady looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Nice body kick from Steve.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocksteady.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve tries a low kick but Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocksteady takes a step back to recover.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rocksteady lands a head shot.
Rocksteady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocksteady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Rocksteady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocksteady misses with a body shot.
Rocksteady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksteady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Rocksteady.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.
A big right from Rocksteady misses.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve tries to work over Rocksteady's front leg with a kick but Rocksteady checks it. #CL2#
Steve gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a knee to the body.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocksteady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocksteady prevents a body shot from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Rocksteady throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocksteady looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rocksteady.
Steve jabs at Rocksteady's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocksteady fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Rocksteady has Steve up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rocksteady has him pressed against the ropes.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocksteady stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocksteady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve is trying to stall.
#T1#
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocksteady is trying to stall.
Rocksteady scores with a hook to the body.
Rocksteady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rocksteady lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rocksteady as Steve tries to tie him up.
Rocksteady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stephen Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksteady.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Steve blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady is pushing Steve up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Rocksteady. #T2#
Steve tries a body shot but Rocksteady blocks it.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve tries to circle away but Rocksteady has him pinned against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocksteady is struggling to control the position.
Rocksteady seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rocksteady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Steve back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Rocksteady did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
James Rocksteady is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocksteady throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Rocksteady loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksteady as he connects with a hook.
Rocksteady throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Rocksteady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Rocksteady coming out on top.
Rocksteady throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocksteady tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with a right hand.
Rocksteady throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Steve lands a jab.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocksteady.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Rocksteady against the ropes.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steve.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
A hook to the body from Rocksteady.
Steve pushes Rocksteady back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Steve.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksteady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve slips under a jab from Rocksteady.
Steve lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocksteady throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocksteady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve defending well as Rocksteady loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksteady's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 38:38
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 38:38
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Amosov is trying to drag Rocksteady to the mat but Rocksteady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Rocksteady has clasped his hands together around Amosov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (0) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amosov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rocksteady is staying tight to Amosov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Amosov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well. #T1#
Amosov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amosov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady tries to advance to mount but Amosov denies him.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amosov keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Amosov is being controlled here.
Rocksteady tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amosov's legs.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Amosov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amosov being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amosov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amosov stops Rocksteady from passing to mount.
Amosov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady wants to control but Amosov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rocksteady looking to control but instead Amosov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Amosov recovers full guard.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Amosov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rocksteady controls the pace.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amosov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady 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.
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Amosov trying to control the position.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Rocksteady won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocksteady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amosov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocksteady has Amosov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Amosov#SUB#
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10##SUB#
Rocksteady working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Amosov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Rocksteady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amosov pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Amosov has control of the leg.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amosov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amosov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (2) Amosov
Rocksteady struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12##SUB#
Amosov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady controlling well, preventing Amosov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rocksteady is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Amosov is holding onto Rocksteady's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Rocksteady working for a choke but Amosov is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Rocksteady is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amosov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rocksteady looking for the choke from the back.
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rocksteady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Amosov is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Amosov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rocksteady gets his way!
#T14##SUB#
Amosov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Rocksteady has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rocksteady's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rocksteady is looking for the choke from the back position but Amosov is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, James Rocksteady, 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 GRAP 17
Date: Apr 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Danilov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss prevents Danilov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is working for a kimura but Danilov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Chriss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danilov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Danilov defends the submission attempt.
Danilov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Danilov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Danilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Chriss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chriss has Danilov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chriss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Chriss's legs - danger averted.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chriss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chriss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chriss! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (6) vs (2) Danilov
Chriss has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (8) vs (2) Danilov#T5#
Danilov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chriss looking for a submission but Danilov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Chriss passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (11) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chriss trying to control the position but Danilov is working away. #T7#
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chriss off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (11) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is cranking Chriss's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Chriss! He's tightened the choke and Chriss is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 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 10 wins and 4 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sam is looking to clinch but Pardi is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pardi clinches. #TD#
Pardi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Sam
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.#T2#
Pardi is taking a breather. Sam 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.
Sam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pardi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pardi (2) vs (4) Sam#SUB2#
Sam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pardi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Pardi fending off the submission attempt from Sam. #T3#
Sam controlling well, preventing Pardi from escaping the position.
Sam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sam looking for the RNC.
Pardi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sam's guard. Nice work there by Pardi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (4) Sam
Sam 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.#T4#
Pardi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam is trying to keep Pardi in close.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Pardi passes Sam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sam wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Sam is still trying to improve position.
Pardi trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam controlling the position well.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sam trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sam controlling the position well. #T9#
Pardi prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Pardi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (7) vs (4) Sam
Sam wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Sam prevents Pardi from taking his back.#T10#
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam stops Pardi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sam has given up his back here. Will Pardi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (10) vs (4) Sam
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pardi'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.#T11#
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Pardi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Sam tries to break free.
Pardi tries to keep control of the position but Sam is staying busy.
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pardi is hanging on to Sam's back as he tries to escape.
Pardi avoiding Sam 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Pardi doesn't have the hooks in and Sam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (10) vs (6) Sam
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Pardi is trying to hold Sam in close to prevent damage but Sam has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
Pardi controlling the position for now.
Pardi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but Pardi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 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 9 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rocksteady has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chriss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rocksteady walks away with a smile on his face. Chriss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Chriss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Rocksteady
Chriss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Rocksteady
Rocksteady sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chriss slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rocksteady still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rocksteady has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (5) vs (4) Rocksteady#T1##SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chriss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chriss is not content to let Rocksteady control the position. #SUB2#
Rocksteady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chriss, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady working away.#SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocksteady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rocksteady 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 Chriss's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chriss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocksteady working away.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chriss manages to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Chriss tries to get to full guard but Rocksteady has control of the leg.
Chriss keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Rocksteady content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Rocksteady is keen to just control but Chriss is a slippery customer.
Chriss is controlling Rocksteady's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chriss trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocksteady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chriss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rocksteady has cracked it and Chriss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady 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 MMA 8
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sam.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Maica gets caught napping as Sam dives in and scores a takedown. Maica manages to retain guard.
Maica has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maica is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sam is trying to trip Maica. He has hold of a leg but Maica is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sam throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam is working Maica over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sam happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Sam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maica on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sam working the head with strikes. #T2#
Sam controls the position.
Sam is putting a hurting on Maica here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sam grinds an elbow into Maica's temple.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Maica is defending well.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maica manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sam scoring with punches from side control.
Sam landing strikes.
Sam controls the position.
Maica is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sam connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maica, who protects the arm well.
Maica is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Maica takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam working the ground and pound from side control.
Sam cracks Maica with a big right hand but Maica just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Sam has hold of Maica's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maica seems comfortable defending it but Sam has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maica is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maica is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sam couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam!
A less than humble Sambo Sam 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 15
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer jumps guard but Chriss stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Chriss jumps guard and drags Thayer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Chriss is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T2#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for submissions but instead, Chriss has regained full guard.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is trying to keep Thayer in close.
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
Chriss looking to control but Thayer passes into half guard.
Thayer wants to pass to mount but Chriss is defending the position. #T5#
Thayer is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thayer frees his head nicely. Oh but Chriss has switched to an armbar! Thayer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss 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 15
Date: Mar 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Sam, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shalit pushes Sam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (3) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Sam wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (5) vs (0) Shalit#SUB#
Sam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shalit is now in Sam's guard. A big mistake from Sam there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Shalit#T1#
Sam is trying to hold Shalit in close to prevent damage but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sam wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Sam wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalit controls the position.
Sam manages to get back to half guard.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Sam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shalit postures up.
Sam keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Sam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Shalit uses his free foot to push down on Sam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sam. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (8) Shalit
Sam is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Shalit moves to his opponent's back but Sam bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shalit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (10) Shalit#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T6#
Shalit pushing down on Sam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shalit wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Shalit moves into full mount! Sam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (13) Shalit
Sam is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Sam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Sam gets full guard.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit won't allow Sam to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam working a defensive guard but Shalit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (16) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam regains half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to control. Sam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shalit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (19) Shalit
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Shalit throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sam has his hands clasped together but Shalit breaks the hold and Sam is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit 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 KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Pealike loads up on a big right hand but Maica slips the punch.
Maica is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pealike misses with the combination.
Maica throws a quick counter head kick but Pealike was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Maica on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pealike scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Pealike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pealike misses with a left hand
and Maica counters with a straight right hand.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica defending well as Pealike loads up on a big left hand.
Pealike fails to land with a series of punches.
Pealike throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica tries to score with a low kick but Pealike moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Pealike down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Maica. Beautiful body shot.
Maica throws a looping overhand right but Pealike ducks down to avoid it.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pealike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maica on the side of the head. #T1#
Maica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pealike dodges the punch combination from Maica.
Pealike misses with a body shot.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but Pealike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pealike throws a series of punches but Maica moves out of range.
Maica lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pealike walks into a straight right hand from Maica.
Maica wants to land a leg kick but Pealike is out of range.
Pealike throws a sloppy body shot
and Maica counters with a stiff right hand.
Pealike misses with a body shot.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pealike misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. Pealike takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Maica clobbers Pealike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maica throws a leg kick which misses Pealike's front leg but catches the back leg as Pealike tries to avoid it.
Pealike moves out of range of the body kick from Maica.
Pealike tries to move into range but Maica moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maica lands with a cross.
Maica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pealike shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maica scoring well with a low kick there.
Maica is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pealike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maica moves out of range of the body kick from Pealike.
Pealike gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pealike scores with a body shot.
Pealike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ja Maica's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Maica misses its target.
Maica scores with a jab to the body.
Pealike looks to score with a jab to the body but Maica is just out of range.
Maica seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pealike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pealike thinking.
Pealike lands a head kick!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maica here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pealike tries a head kick but it misses.
Pealike scores with a body shot.
Maica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Maica clips Pealike with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Pealike a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Cornbread Pealike has been cut.
Maica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pealike can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pealike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
Pealike is breathing heavily.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pealike misses with a few strikes there.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Maica. #T1#
Pealike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pealike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pealike throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Pealike crashing to the mat! Pealike is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Maica screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ja Maica!
During a confident post fight interview, Ja Maica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 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 3 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sam moves into range and clinches up with Water.#TD#
Sam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Water is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sam to the mat. Sam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (0) Sam
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Sam is retaining full guard.
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
Sam trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Water doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Water manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Water preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sam has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Water slips nicely into half guard.
Sam trying to hold on to Water's head to control him but Water postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Water wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Sam is trying to control but can't.
Sam gets back to full guard.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Water manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Sam
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water can't keep his opponent in guard - Sam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sam is trying for a kimura here. Water looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam!
A very excited looking Sambo Sam 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 GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 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 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shalit.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Shalit shakes him off and moves away.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okafor smiles and moves away.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Shalit and move into the clinch position.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalit. Shalit gets slowly back to his feet.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Shalit pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elazar Shalit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Shalit's head and hops out.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okafor enables Shalit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okafor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Okafor
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #T2#
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Okafor won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Okafor frees his head nicely. Oh but Shalit has switched to an armbar! Okafor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Maica.
Maica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nastula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nastula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maica.
Nastula throws a head kick that misses
and Maica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maica connects with a body shot.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and Nastula moves out of range easily.
Nastula shoots and misses #KD#
and Maica counters with a crisp one two that drops Nastula! Maica thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nastula to his feet! Nastula is in big trouble!#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Maica finish him?
Maica lands a body shot.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Nastula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maica's waist but Maica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nastula off to one side.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
A head kick by Nastula misses
and Maica counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Maica drops Nastula with a beautiful combination! Nastula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maica is looking for the KO!
Nastula looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maica lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nastula. Maica pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Maica!
A relieved looking Ja Maica thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudak lands a head shot.#CL#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Hudak. Hudak maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hudak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudak prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sam trying to control but Hudak postures up.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sam has his feet on Hudak's thighs here. He's pushed Hudak off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hudak screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.#CL#
Adesanya forces Okafor back against the ropes and clinches.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second 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.#R3#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Adesanya misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 40:35
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:35
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 40:35
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Sam's legs. Sam is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Helenius
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius stands and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Helenius
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Sam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Helenius is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (0) vs (7) Helenius
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius wants to take his opponent's back but Sam doesn't allow it.
Helenius wants to control the pace but Sam is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Sam is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Sam is defending well.
Sam is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helenius is keen to just control but Sam is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius prevents Sam from improving his position.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam has his hands clasped together around Helenius's back. He's all about the action.
Sam is looking to get back to full guard here but Helenius has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (10) Helenius#T3#
Sam sneaks back into half guard.
Sam tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sam working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
Helenius is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.
Sam is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Sam is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Helenius passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (13) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Sam is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Sam wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Helenius has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sam's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sam is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Helenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rupert Helenius!
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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 GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Hudak pushes him away.#CL#
Hudak clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hudak pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okafor pulls guard successfully.
Okafor seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
Hudak controlling from the top position.
Okafor managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okafor has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Okafor controlling the action here.
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
#T5#
Okafor controlling the action here.
Okafor trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Okafor is taking a breather. Hudak 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.
Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Okafor from advancing position. #T6#
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Hudak 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 Okafor! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Hudak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (4) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor tries to roll but Hudak sticks to his back.
Okafor 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.#SUB#
Hudak looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Okafor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hudak's arms. #SUB#
Hudak working for a choke but Okafor is defending well. #SUB#
Okafor is having to fend off submission attempts from Hudak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hudak doesn't have the hooks in though and Okafor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (7) Okafor#T9#
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Okafor advances to half guard.
Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hudak wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Okafor is continuing to stall.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The adventures of Okafor the control monster continue. Boring.
Okafor prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Okafor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Okafor wants to pass to mount but Hudak is defending the position. #T13#
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Okafor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Okafor tries to pass to full mount but Hudak defends it.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 7 to 4.
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#TD#
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sam forces his way into half guard.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Gustafsson is defending the position.
Sam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Sam
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has left one of his arms exposed and Sam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gustafsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
Okafor has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adesanya forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Well, if Adesanya 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.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adesanya is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adesanya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor 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.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Adesanya controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Okafor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya seems keen to control Okafor's posture.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya is trying to keep Okafor in close.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard.
Adesanya looking for a sweep. Not yet Adesanya, not yet.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #T9#
Okafor preventing the sweep.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T10#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #T11#
Okafor is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (2) Okafor#T12#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor wants to improve his position but instead Adesanya has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor trying to hold on to Adesanya's head to control him but Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Adesanya is heads and Okafor is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Israel Adesanya 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 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chriss moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chriss avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Chriss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chriss frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Chriss is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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