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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deiveiredo digs a good hook to Eclaro's body.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Eclaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deiveiredo misses with the combination.
Deiveiredo cracks Eclaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deiveiredo sprawls and moves away.
Deiveiredo connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eclaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Deiveiredo misses the target.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Deiveiredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deiveiredo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deiveiredo connects with a single shot there.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Deiveiredo is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Eclaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Deiveiredo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deiveiredo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro lands a few punches from side control.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deiveiredo is avoiding damage well.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deiveiredo some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eclaro's guard.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deiveiredo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Deiveiredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deiveiredo works his way back into a safe position though.
Deiveiredo throwing strikes from guard but Eclaro blocks nicely.
Eclaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eclaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Deiveiredo passes Eclaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eclaro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deiveiredo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Deiveiredo's lack of action.
Deiveiredo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eclaro is trying to control but Deiveiredo passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deiveiredo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deiveiredo off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Eclaro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deiveiredo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Eclaro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position but Eclaro manages to sink in the hooks.
Deiveiredo is keeping busy.
Deiveiredo tries to escape the position.
Deiveiredo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Eclaro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deiveiredo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deiveiredo for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deiveiredo tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Figueson Deiveiredo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Deiveiredo lands an overhand right.#CL#
Eclaro rushes Deiveiredo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eclaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eclaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deiveiredo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eclaro slips under a jab from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro swings for the body but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Deiveiredo connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo looks to throw the jab but Eclaro is out of range.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deiveiredo misses with a double jab.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight left.
A big left from Deiveiredo misses. #T1#
Eclaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Deiveiredo lands with a nice combination. Eclaro backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Deiveiredo - just one landing.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Deiveiredo is just out of range.
Eclaro moves out of range as Deiveiredo strikes.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deiveiredo lands a body shot.
Deiveiredo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eclaro is thwarting Deiveiredo's attempts to control the position.
Deiveiredo wants to get back to his feet.
Deiveiredo trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro works his way into side control. #T2##SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Eclaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deiveiredo down.
Deiveiredo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position.
Deiveiredo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eclaro's best efforts.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Deiveiredo defends it.
Eclaro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Deiveiredo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Deiveiredo is defending well.
Deiveiredo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eclaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eclaro's back!
Deiveiredo controlling well, preventing Eclaro from escaping the position.
Eclaro trying to control but not successfully.
Deiveiredo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Eclaro up.
Deiveiredo is landing with strikes. Eclaro can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Eclaro can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Deiveiredo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eclaro is defending well though. Deiveiredo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Eclaro defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deiveiredo is keeping the position for now.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Figueson Deiveiredo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Eclaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Deiveiredo is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro defending well as Deiveiredo loads up on a big left hand.
Eclaro scores with a shot to the body.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deiveiredo throws out the jab.
Deiveiredo lands a really nice looking cross but Eclaro seems unphased.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deiveiredo sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Eclaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eclaro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro cracks Deiveiredo with a big right hand but Deiveiredo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Deiveiredo is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Deiveiredo struggling a bit here.
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Deiveiredo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deiveiredo is trying to get back to half guard.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Deiveiredo is working from the bottom.
Eclaro working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Deiveiredo tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Eclaro.
Deiveiredo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eclaro off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Deiveiredo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eclaro tries to escape but Deiveiredo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Deiveiredo is punishing Eclaro with strikes - can he finish him?!
Deiveiredo missing with punches from the back.
Eclaro wants to escape the position.
Eclaro breaks Deiveiredo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Eclaro stopping the sweep attempt from Deiveiredo.
Eclaro with a nice head shot there.
Deiveiredo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Deiveiredo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eclaro postures up.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eclaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Deiveiredo seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Deiveiredo has wrist control.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deiveiredo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eclaro is now in half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deiveiredo is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Deiveiredo dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Eclaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eclaro throwing shots but Deiveiredo is blocking nicely.
Eclaro throwing shots but Deiveiredo is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Eclaro.
I think Deiveiredo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Figueson Deiveiredo!
After winning the bout, Figueson Deiveiredo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Mulroney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Babcock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Babcock pushes Mulroney up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Babcock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulroney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulroney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babcock tries to pull guard but Mulroney won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Mulroney.
Mulroney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Mulroney avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulroney controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Babcock fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulroney misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body.
Babcock tries a body shot but Mulroney blocks it.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Mulroney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mulroney manages to break the clinch.
Babcock's corner calls for a 1-2. Babcock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Babcock misses the body punch
and Mulroney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babcock thinking.
Mulroney tries a low kick but Babcock avoids it.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Mulroney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Mulroney counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Babcock with that takedown attempt.
Mulroney misses with a head kick.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Mulroney avoids it well and moves away.
Mulroney misses with a looping right.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##CL#
Babcock closes the distance and pushes Mulroney back into the cage.
A short right from Mulroney.
Babcock is looking to control Mulroney's arms but Mulroney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babcock has his back to the cage.
Mulroney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Mulroney controls the action.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mulroney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babcock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Thomas Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Babcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulroney misses with a body kick.#CL#
Mulroney tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulroney.
Nice body punch from Babcock. #T3#
Babcock is trying to maintain a safe position but Mulroney gets an underhook and turns Babcock into the cage.
Babcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulroney.
Babcock tries to work over Mulroney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mulroney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mulroney.
Mulroney lands an overhand right.
Mulroney throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mulroney misses with a straight left.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Mulroney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mulroney throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mulroney throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Mulroney avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Mulroney misses the body punch #TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Mulroney fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mulroney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Mulroney controls the action.
Mulroney misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulroney blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mulroney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock cracks Mulroney with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with some punches.
Mulroney can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Mulroney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergal Mulroney dominated that round.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Mulroney is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mulroney is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Babcock.#TD#
Babcock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Mulroney defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulroney's head.
Mulroney trying to control but Babcock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Babcock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Babcock controlling the action here.
Mulroney tries to kick Babcock off but Babcock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Babcock prevents Mulroney from improving his position.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock drops an elbow to the side of Mulroney's head.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Mulroney's hands, connecting with Mulroney's forehead.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Mulroney dodges it nicely.
Babcock working over Mulroney with some ground and pound. Mulroney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babcock working over Mulroney with some ground and pound. Mulroney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Mulroney's temple.
Babcock prevents Mulroney from standing back up.
Babcock throwing shots but Mulroney is blocking nicely.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mulroney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Mulroney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babcock throwing shots but Mulroney is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Mulroney dodges it nicely.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Mulroney dodges it nicely.
Mulroney wants to get back to full guard.
Mulroney looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Mulroney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babcock working Mulroney over with strikes.
Babcock misses with a head shot. Mulroney uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mulroney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mulroney wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Mulroney trying to control the position.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Mulroney pulls Babcock in close to prevent any damage.
Babcock cracks Mulroney with a solid left hand.
Mulroney controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
Mulroney has Babcock pulled in close to control his posture.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulroney wants to stand but Babcock is controlling the position.
Mulroney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Mulroney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mulroney throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Mulroney.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mulroney.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.#T1#
Mulroney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mulroney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mulroney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Babcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulroney thinks about the counter body kick.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mulroney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mulroney throws a shot to the body.
Babcock looks for a takedown but Mulroney sprawls well.#T2#
Babcock takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
Mulroney looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely.
Mulroney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mulroney throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock defending well as Mulroney loads up on a big left hand.
Mulroney tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulroney throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulroney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock uses his free foot to push down on Mulroney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mulroney.
Babcock lands a big elbow.
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mulroney blocking the ground and pound.
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Mulroney is in trouble!
Mulroney taking shots to the head. #ROC#Mulroney is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Mulroney looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mulroney is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
A big strike lands for Babcock! That's really hurt Mulroney and he's turned his back - Babcock keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Babcock jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
An out of breath Jesse Thomas Babcock 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:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gaul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Gaul
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul fails to move to back control. #T1#
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) Gaul#T3##SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaul is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Gaul denies him.
Gaul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (5) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (7) Gaul#T5##SUB#
Gaul lying in Dresner's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dresner decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gaul taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelly is trying to drag Strakapoud to the mat but Strakapoud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Strakapoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly pulls Strakapoud into guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strakapoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strakapoud has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud'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.
Strakapoud trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kelly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strakapoud is looking to defend but Kelly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strakapoud! Kelly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strakapoud taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Caio Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Carvalho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carvalho manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carvalho (4) vs (0) Lingfield
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Lingfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lingfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Lingfield. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (4) vs (4) Lingfield
Carvalho is being controlled here.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lingfield's best efforts.
Carvalho is trying to control but Lingfield manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Lingfield
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho is trying to escape the mount.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lingfield tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Carvalho is trying desperately to improve position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Carvalho is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho'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.
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Carvalho is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carvalho working to try and regain half guard.
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Lingfield looking to control but Carvalho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carvalho tries to hold on but Lingfield postures up.
Carvalho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Carvalho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Carvalho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carvalho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (6) vs (7) Lingfield
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Lingfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (6) vs (9) Lingfield
Carvalho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lingfield has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (6) vs (12) Lingfield
Lingfield wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho is trying to work for a sweep but Lingfield has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (6) vs (14) Lingfield
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Carvalho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lingfield tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Carvalho is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Lingfield seems content to control.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Lingfield is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Lingfield controlling the action here.
Carvalho is pressing down on Lingfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Lingfield defends easily.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Lingfield passes Carvalho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Lingfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lingfield is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it.
Lingfield prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Lingfield is controlling well.
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Lingfield controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lingfield is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingfield wins on points by 14 to 6.
A victorious Jim Lingfield 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:
SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black tries to clinch there but Standish circles away.
Standish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Standish clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Standish is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Standish wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Standish lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Black
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Black working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Black wants to sweep here but Standish controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Standish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Black
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.#T2#
Black tries to buck Standish off but Standish is having none of it.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Standish's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Standish's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Standish (5) vs (4) Black#SUB2#
Black is persistently looking for the submission but Standish is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Black looking for the RNC.
Standish tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
Standish trying to control the hands but Black won't let him. #T3#
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Standish turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (7) vs (4) Black
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standish'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.#T4#
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Standish wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T5#
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Standish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Standish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully. #T6#
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Standish has passed into half guard!
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Standish.
Black is pressing down on Standish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Standish trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Standish stopping the sweep attempt from Black.#T8##SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black trying to control the position.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (10) vs (4) Black
Standish works to advance to full mount. Black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (12) vs (4) Black#T9#
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling his opponent.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling from mount. #T10#
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish prevents Black from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Standish prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Standish looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Standish looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Standish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Standish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black regains half guard.#T13#
Standish prevents Black from improving his position.
Standish is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Black reverses the position - he's now on top in Standish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (12) vs (6) Black
Standish keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Standish looking to control.
#T14#
Standish controlling Black's posture.
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (14) vs (6) Black
Standish trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standish manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (14) vs (8) Black
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Niles Standish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Godwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Godwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Babcock lands a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock. #BC2#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Babcock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Godwin was covering up waiting for the punch and Babcock finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Babcock won't allow Godwin to sweep him here.
Babcock is pushing down on Godwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Godwin is fighting to maintain full guard but Babcock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Godwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Godwin defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Godwin defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Godwin is defending the position.
Godwin wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
#SUB#
Godwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Godwin is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Godwin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock. #SUB#
Godwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Godwin looking for submissions off his back.
Godwin is looking to improve his position.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Godwin defends it.
Babcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Godwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Godwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!
I really don't envy Babcock right now.
Babcock takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Babcock wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Babcock covers up after that shot from Godwin.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Godwin.
Babcock tries to roll but Godwin sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Babcock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Godwin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Babcock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Babcock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Babcock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godwin working Babcock over with strikes here. #T4#
Babcock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Godwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Godwin, not yet.
Godwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godwin keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass. #SUB#
Godwin working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Godwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Babcock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Babcock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Godwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Janko Godwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Godwin wants to clinch but Babcock slips to the side
letting Babcock counter with a right hand.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Godwin misses with a shot to the body
and Babcock counters with a nice leg kick.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Babcock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Godwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Babcock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Godwin swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Godwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Godwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock throws an elbow but Godwin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Godwin manages to get back to half guard.
Babcock works his way into side control.
Godwin is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock trying to control the position but Godwin is working away.
Jim Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Godwin's head but Godwin avoids it well.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Godwin's head but Godwin avoids it well.#SUB2#
Babcock is trying to get an arm triangle but Godwin is defending well.
Godwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babcock misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Godwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Godwin is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock trying to control the position but Godwin is working away.
Godwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babcock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godwin defending well though. #SUB#
Godwin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Babcock is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Godwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Godwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage.
Godwin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Babcock. #SUB#
Godwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Godwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Godwin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock lands a few punches from side control.
Godwin is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
Babcock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Godwin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Godwin wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock trying to control the action but Godwin is working from the bottom.
Godwin tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Godwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Godwin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Babcock manages to pass to mount!
Babcock with good strikes from the mount here!
Godwin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Babcock raining down shots from the mount!
Godwin tries to reverse the position but Babcock maintains control.
Babcock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Babcock postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Godwin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Godwin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 104:Sillalahi vs Saragih 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Jacobson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Makoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacobson checks it well.
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Jacobson moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Makoba counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
Jacobson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Makoba tries to land a leg kick but Jacobson saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobson tries to counter with a clinch but Makoba shakes him off and moves away.
Jacobson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba slips a jab from Jacobson.
Makoba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Makoba.
Makoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba rushes Jacobson with punches - Jacobson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jacobson goes down! Makoba follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
Our winner, Bobojo Makoba, 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:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Caio Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sova manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Carvalho pushing down on Sova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Sova defends the submission attempt.
Sova 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.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Sova
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sova puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Carvalho's coaches at Marquis Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvalho is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (2) Sova
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Carvalho passes into half guard.
Sova is not content to let Carvalho control the position.#T2#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (2) vs (6) Sova#SUB2#
Sova tightening his grip on Carvalho, looking for the choke.
Carvalho looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carvalho tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
Sova keeps control of the position as Carvalho tries to break free.
#T3#
Carvalho trying to control the hands but Sova won't let him.
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carvalho.#SUB2#
Sova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Sova tries to get the hooks in deep but Carvalho pushed the leg off.
Carvalho tries to escape the position.
Carvalho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Sova wants to finish this one by submission but Carvalho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sova.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Sova has a good base and remains in mount.
Sova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carvalho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sova is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carvalho is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (2) vs (9) Sova#T5#
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sova has the hooks in. Carvalho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carvalho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sova.
Sova avoiding Carvalho 's attempts to control his hands.
Sova tries to get the hooks in deep but Carvalho pushed the leg off.
Carvalho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
Carvalho manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sova's guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (9) Sova
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Carvalho being controlled here momentarily.
Carvalho passes into half guard.
Sova keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvalho prevents Sova from improving his position.
Sova trying to hold on to Carvalho's head to control him but Carvalho postures up.
#SUB#
Carvalho seems to be working for a kimura but Sova defends the submission attempt.
Sova trying to control here.
#T7#
Sova moves into full guard.
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (11) Sova
Sova is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it.
Carvalho is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Sova prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well. #T8#
Sova moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (4) vs (14) Sova
Carvalho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Carvalho seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.#T9#
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Carvalho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carvalho is not content to let Sova control the position. #T10#
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sova wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Sova prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is not content to let Sova control the position.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sova trying to control the pace. #T11#
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Sova slows the pace down in half guard.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy. #T12#
Sova wants to pass to mount but Carvalho is defending the position.
Well,Carvalho is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sova is taking a breather. Carvalho 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.
Sova trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Carvalho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (6) vs (14) Sova
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Sova looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho. #T13#
Sova wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova gets full guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova 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.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (9) vs (14) Sova
Sova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho takes a little break here. Sova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 14 to 9.
A very excited looking Pavel Sova 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:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 29 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doe shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doe is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
Doe stops a takedown attempt from Black.
#TD2#
Black has Doe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Black pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doe tumbling to the mat - Black dives into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Black
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Black
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Black swings around for an armbar but Doe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Black's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (5) Black
Doe 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. #SUB2#
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
#T2#
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black is trying to keep Doe in close.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Black. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (5) Black
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doe is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Doe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Doe not doing much here.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Doe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (8) vs (5) Black
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black is still trying to improve position.#T6##SUB2#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Black with the active half guard here but Doe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (11) vs (5) Black
Doe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Black tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.#SUB#
Doe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well.
Doe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Black is looking for a sweep.
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.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T9#
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (14) vs (5) Black
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Black is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black gets back to half guard.#T12#
Doe wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (14) vs (9) Black#SUB2#
Black is looking for a choke. Doe gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doe manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (16) vs (9) Black
Doe is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Black 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.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Black keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doe defends well.
Doe trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
John Doe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasalmibaal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Yasalmibaal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresner is defending well.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Yasalmibaal keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Dresner is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yasalmibaal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dresner has his hands clasped together but Yasalmibaal breaks the hold and Dresner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Kelly
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Silalahi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Kelly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kelly for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#T1#
Kelly trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silalahi 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet.
Silalahi pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Kelly slows the pace down in half guard.
Silalahi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi looking to control.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather.
Silalahi is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Silalahi controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #SUB#
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silalahi's legs.
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Silalahi prevents Kelly from improving position.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelly trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silalahi's legs.
Kelly trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silalahi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Silalahi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Silalahi is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount. #T8#
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Silalahi is doing well to control the position and prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well. #T9#
Silalahi is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Silalahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silalahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelly prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Kelly is working for a kimura but Silalahi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silalahi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T11#
Kelly wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kelly is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Silalahi is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silalahi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (4) vs (5) Kelly#SUB2#
Silalahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Kelly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silalahi (4) vs (9) Kelly#T13#
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape.
Silalahi wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silalahi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kelly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silalahi turns into him and now he's in Kelly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (6) vs (9) Kelly
Silalahi 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. #T14#
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silalahi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (6) vs (11) Kelly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silalahi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly wins on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Robert Kelly 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:
SYN 1138 Oneil vs. Zahedi
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Bollomard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bollomard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crispian counters with a leg kick.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian lands a nice looking body shot.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bollomard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bollomard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bollomard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bollomard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian wants to clinch up but Bollomard keeps it at a distance.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bollomard with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bollomard on the side of the head.
Crispian with a nice cross.
Bollomard shoots and misses
and Crispian counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Crispian throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Crispian has managed to clinch.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crispian.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Crispian cracks Bollomard with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Bollomard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bollomard lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Bollomard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bollomard.#CL#
Crispian rushes Bollomard and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Crispian - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bollomard misses with a body punch.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian tries a body shot but Bollomard blocks it.
Bollomard is trying to pull guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bollomard tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Bollomard back against the cage.
Crispian tries to work over Bollomard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crispian tries a body shot but Bollomard blocks it.
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bollomard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bollomard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Bollomard prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crispian.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian pushes Bollomard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bollomard.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bollomard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bollomard looking to stall.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Bollomard controls the action.
#T4#
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian lands with a short shot to the head.
Bollomard is trying to break the clinch but Crispian is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crispian.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bollomard blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a right hand.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian scores with a hook to the body.
Bollomard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian being controlled against the cage.
Bollomard misses with a body punch.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
Crispian tests Bollomard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Crispian as he connects with a hook.
Crispian feints and then cracks Bollomard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bollomard down.
Bollomard moves away from the strike by Crispian.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian tries to clinch up but Bollomard circles away and keeps his distance.
Bollomard feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard throws a nice looking combination but Crispian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Bollomard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Bollomard tries to keep at a distance but Crispian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bollomard tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Bollomard back against the cage. #T1#
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bollomard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crispian walks away with a smile on his face. Bollomard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bollomard with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bollomard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crispian lands an overhand right.
Bollomard lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian feints and then cracks Bollomard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bollomard down.
Bollomard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bollomard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crispian walks into a jab.
Bollomard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crispian defends well and Bollomard ends up having to push Crispian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Crispian closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bollomard's elbow.
Crispian lands with a short shot to the head.
Crispian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Bollomard's ribcage. Bollomard let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Bollomard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crispian can't fight it off and eventually Bollomard manages to take the fight to the floor. Crispian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bollomard is breathing heavily.
Crispian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Bollomard trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bollomard tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Bollomard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crispian has his hands on Bollomard's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
Crispian looks to land a combination. Bollomard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Crispian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crispian gets through Bollomard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crispian is working Bollomard over against the cage.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Crispian digs a right hand into Bollomard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bollomard's gas tank.
Crispian digs a right hand into Bollomard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bollomard's gas tank.
Crispian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bollomard.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Bollomard.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Crispian tries to work over Bollomard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Bollomard feints the counter takedown.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crispian throws a solid leg kick but Bollomard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crispian.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bollomard can do to turn this around?
Bollomard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bollomard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crispian throws a jab but it's blocked by Bollomard.
Nice cross by Crispian.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Bollomard pushes him off.
Crispian misses with a straight left.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Bollomard's leg. Bollomard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bollomard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
#T1#
Bollomard throws a nice looking combination but Crispian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crispian closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Bollomard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bollomard trying to control the action but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Bollomard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bollomard 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.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Crispian tries to roll over but Bollomard keeps him under control.
Bollomard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bollomard with the ground and pound but Crispian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollomard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bollomard postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Bollomard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bollomard postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Bollomard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bollomard trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bollomard throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Bollomard 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.
Crispian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crispian pulls Bollomard in close to his closed guard and prevents Bollomard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Crispian closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crispian is working Bollomard over against the cage.
Bollomard tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bollomard drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Bollomard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crispian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Crispian seems keen to control Bollomard's posture.
Bollomard wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian seems keen to control Bollomard's posture.
Bollomard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Some bone on bone action there as Bollomard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Bollomard misses with a looping right.
Bollomard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Crispian there.#CL#
Crispian has managed to clinch.
Bollomard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bollomard is looking for a takedown.
Ben Crispian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
Crispian tries to work over Bollomard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands with a left to the head.
Bollomard blocks an uppercut.
Bollomard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Bollomard avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Bollomard prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bollomard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Bollomard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crispian after a bit of a struggle.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Bollomard.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Bollomard's ribcage. Bollomard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crispian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
A short left from Crispian. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bollomard is looking to break free of the clinch but Crispian has double underhooks.
Bollomard wants to break free but Crispian has control.
Crispian blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Crispian.
Crispian gets underhooks to prevent Bollomard's takedown attempt.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bollomard pulls Crispian into guard.
Bollomard being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bollomard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Bollomard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crispian stays in close to Bollomard's body and controls the position.
Bollomard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crispian showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bollomard has an active guard here but Crispian has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crispian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bollomard wants to get back to full guard.
Crispian is taking a breather. Bollomard 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard trying to hold on to Crispian's head to control him but Crispian postures up.
Bollomard gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian had his way with Jacques Bollomard in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL#
Crispian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacques Bollomard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Crispian.
#BC2#
Bollomard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bollomard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crispian with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bollomard misses with a takedown
and Crispian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bollomard's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Crispian cracks Bollomard with a nice body shot.
Bollomard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bollomard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crispian lands with a right to the head.
Crispian lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crispian. #ROC#Bollomard is rocked!
Crispian gets through Bollomard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bollomard is still on wobbly legs! Can Crispian finish him?
Crispian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crispian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard looking to slow down the pace here.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bollomard takes a shot to the head.
Crispian is working Bollomard over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
Crispian pushes Bollomard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crispian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bollomard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crispian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bollomard with a big uppercut! Bollomard tries to clinch up but Crispian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bollomard to the mat! Bollomard covers up and Crispian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Ben Crispian 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:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Babcock's ribcage. Babcock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babcock.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Babcock - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter gets through Babcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter works on Babcock's body with a couple of short punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Babcock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Babcock presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Babcock.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babcock lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Babcock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Carter prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Carter prevents a body shot from Babcock. #TD2#
Babcock drags the fight down to the ground.
Carter wants to stand but Babcock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Babcock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Babcock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVB#
Carter has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Babcock preventing the sweep.
Babcock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock is trying to maintain the position but Carter is very close to passing his half guard.
Babcock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now.
Babcock is controlling Carter's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock has his hands on Carter's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babcock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Babcock postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Carter's brow.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Carter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter pushes Babcock off looking to stand but Babcock dives back in and keeps control.
Babcock is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Thomas Babcock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Babcock. Babcock gets slowly back to his feet.
Babcock misses with a body shot
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter moves out of range as Babcock strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ian Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Babcock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babcock tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter sizes up Babcock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babcock throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Carter counter with a right hand. #T2#
Babcock shoots in looking for a takedown but Carter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babcock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babcock misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Carter counter with a right hand. #ROC#Babcock is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Babcock shoots in.
Ian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Thomas Babcock.
Babcock scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babcock.
Babcock stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Babcock tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babcock defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Babcock shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babcock's guard. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Carter misses with a straight right.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Carter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Jesse Thomas Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Carter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Babcock! Carter lets Babcock back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Babcock is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?#CUT#It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Babcock's shoulder, as Babcock tries to avoid the shot.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Babcock misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Ian Carter, 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:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The strikes coming from Eclaro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eclaro grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro with the ground and pound but Graves regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Graves trying to hold on to Eclaro's head to control him but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graves's head.
Eclaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graves is desperately trying to improve his position but Eclaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Eclaro wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Eclaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eclaro tries to keep control of the position but Graves is staying busy.#SUB#
Eclaro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
Can Graves hold on?! Eclaro is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Graves covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for the RNC.
Graves 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Graves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eclaro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Eclaro missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eclaro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eclaro biding his time, controlling Graves. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a choke but Graves is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eclaro throwing strikes and Graves squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Graves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Eclaro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Eclaro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graves is bucking up trying to escape but Eclaro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eclaro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4##SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Graves turns into him and now he's in Eclaro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVR#
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eclaro looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Eclaro dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves throws the left hand but Eclaro avoids the punch easily.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro lands a head shot.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Eclaro postures up.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eclaro has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Eclaro seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Eclaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
Eclaro misses with a head shot. Graves uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eclaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eclaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eclaro scoring with some ground and pound.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eclaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Eclaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eclaro is now in half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Eclaro is controlling well.
#T4#
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Graves moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Graves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eclaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Eclaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eclaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eclaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eclaro avoids the body shot from Graves.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Graves is quick to defend against it.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Graves misses with a hook. Eclaro ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Eclaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Eclaro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Eclaro works his way into side control. #T4#
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Graves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Graves regains half guard, as Eclaro was trying to land strikes.
Eclaro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graves is in a horrible position here. Eclaro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Graves tries to reverse the position but Eclaro maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Graves is quick to defend against it.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard. #SUB#
Eclaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Eclaro there. #SUB2#
Graves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Eclaro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Eclaro!#SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graves taking a bit of punishment here - Eclaro scoring with strikes. #T2#
Graves tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Graves dodges the ground and pound from Eclaro.
Eclaro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eclaro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Eclaro grinds an elbow into Graves's temple.
Graves is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eclaro cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eclaro trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Eclaro.
Eclaro pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Graves defends it.
Eclaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eclaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graves!
Eclaro lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro had his way with Deon Graves in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deon Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well.
Eclaro moves nicely into side control.
Eclaro is working Graves over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro controlling from side mount.
Graves tries to bench press Eclaro off him but Eclaro keeps the position. #T1#
Graves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eclaro is putting a hurting on Graves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Graves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Eclaro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Graves tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Eclaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eclaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eclaro is trying to ground and pound but Graves uses the momentary lack of control by Eclaro to regain half guard. #T2#
Eclaro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eclaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Eclaro wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves is in trouble now - Eclaro has advanced to mount!
Eclaro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eclaro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Graves wants to control but Eclaro is having none of it.#T4#
Eclaro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
Eclaro lands a big elbow.
Graves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Eclaro. What's that going to do exactly?
Eclaro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eclaro tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Eclaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eclaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San gets tackled into the cage by Dresner. Dresner maintains the clinch. #TD#
San wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but San persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from San.#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dresner passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner just content to control the position. #T1#
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dresner! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cap moves into the clinch successfully.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cap gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Kelly
Cap is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Cap trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it. #SUB#
Cap seems to be working for a kimura but Kelly defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cap seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Cap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cap's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cap has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kelly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cap. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (2) vs (5) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cap, who protects the arm well.
Cap is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cap struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cap, who protects the arm well.
Kelly controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cap prevents Kelly from improving position.
Cap tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Cap wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Cap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cap's face as Kelly controls the position. #T3#
Cap is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kelly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (6) vs (5) Kelly
Cap trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Cap is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kelly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kelly wants to escape the position.
Cap is trying to stick to Kelly's back but Kelly is turning into Cap. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cap's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kelly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (6) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Cap pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cap is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (8) vs (7) Kelly#SUB#
Cap has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cap's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (8) vs (9) Kelly
Cap pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (10) vs (9) Kelly
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (10) vs (11) Kelly
Kelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cap! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (10) vs (14) Kelly
Cap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Cap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cap trying to control but Kelly postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is keen to just control but Cap is a slippery customer.
Kelly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (10) vs (17) Kelly
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cap is looking to escape.
Cap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Kelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kelly trying to control but Cap is having none of it.
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
Kelly trying to control but Cap is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Cap is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Cap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cap is looking to escape.
Cap tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. #SUB2#
Kelly has hold of Cap's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cap manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Kelly trying to control but Cap is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a submission but Cap is keeping him at bay.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cap is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Cap is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly tries to control but Cap wriggling away.
Cap tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kelly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cap is now in Kelly's guard. A big mistake from Kelly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (12) vs (17) Kelly
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (12) vs (19) Kelly#T10#
Cap trying to control the position.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cap is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly 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.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cap's guard. #T11##SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cap is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Cap is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cap is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
Cap wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Cap defends it. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cap won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
Kelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cap defends it well. #T13#
Kelly prevents Cap from improving his position.
Cap is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cap defends it well.
Cap tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Cap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cap is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (14) vs (19) Kelly
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly wins on points by 19 to 14.
Our winner, Robert Kelly, 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:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Goodman is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goodman is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
#T2#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodman defends it well.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Goodman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Goodman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Babcock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Babcock pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Babcock settles back down.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babcock with a nice calf kick.
Crunch! Babcock slams his shin into McCarthy's torso.
Babcock slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
McCarthy moves out of range of the leg kick from Babcock.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Babcock with a nice calf kick.
Babcock works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
Nice straight punches there by Babcock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babcock.
Babcock tries to score with a low kick but McCarthy moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Babcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Babcock lands with a good body shot.
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Babcock moves forwards but McCarthy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babcock is looking to wear down McCarthy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Babcock jabs at McCarthy's body.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babcock quickly recovers to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Babcock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Babcock is working away.
Babcock has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Babcock 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.
Babcock gets full guard.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.#T3#
McCarthy trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy won't allow Babcock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Babcock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Babcock's head.
Babcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Babcock, not yet.
McCarthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babcock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Babcock 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.
Babcock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Babcock 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.
McCarthy is working Babcock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
McCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Babcock's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from Babcock.
McCarthy defending well as Babcock loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Babcock scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by McCarthy.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and Babcock counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Babcock.
Babcock stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Babcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Babcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Babcock scores with a push kick.
Babcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Babcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy lands a slapping body shot.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Babcock, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Babcock against the cage but Babcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babcock misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Babcock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Babcock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
McCarthy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Babcock's guard.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely.
McCarthy trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Babcock.#T3##SUB#
McCarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy is pushing down on Babcock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Babcock is fighting to maintain full guard but McCarthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Babcock is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Babcock is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Babcock trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McCarthy manages to pass to mount!
Babcock wants to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
Babcock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babcock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy passes to side control.
Babcock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Babcock. Beautiful body shot.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babcock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
McCarthy is holding on to half guard well.
Babcock wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCarthy's head.
Babcock preventing the sweep.
Babcock being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McCarthy throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Babcock actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
McCarthy is keen to just control but Babcock is a slippery customer.
McCarthy uses his free foot to push down on Babcock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Babcock.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babcock is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by McCarthy.
Babcock wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
Babcock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
McCarthy lands a couple of good shots and Babcock has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Babcock wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McCarthy.
McCarthy is punishing Babcock with some ground and pound.
Babcock is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
McCarthy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Babcock defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McCarthy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Babcock.
Babcock tries to escape but McCarthy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Will McCarthy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Babcock is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCarthy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Babcock wants to escape the position.
McCarthy lands shots from the back.
McCarthy lands a shot to the head.
McCarthy has the hooks in. Babcock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Babcock turns into McCarthy and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Babcock!
A victorious Jim Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake moves to clinch but Bollomard breaks away #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bollomard lands a nice short elbow.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Bollomard throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Bollomard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bollomard is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bollomard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking to pass Drake's guard but actually Drake recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drake holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bollomard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bollomard wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bollomard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bollomard has Drake in his guard.#REVB#
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
Bollomard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drake has passed into half guard!
Bollomard tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bollomard lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Drake lands a right hand.
Bollomard scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard. #T1#
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Bollomard is trying to break free.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Drake lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Bollomard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake cracks Bollomard with a nice body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Bollomard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bollomard - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake is leaning against Bollomard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bollomard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bollomard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Bollomard blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bollomard scores with a hook to the body.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bollomard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drake can turn it around.
Bollomard is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Bollomard jumps guard and drags Drake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drake won't allow Bollomard to sweep him here. #T3#
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bollomard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bollomard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drake has picked Bollomard up and slammed him! Bollomard can't keep hold of the triangle and Drake manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here as Drake stalls from top position.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake gets to mount! Bollomard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake controlling from mount.
Bollomard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bollomard is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bollomard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Bollomard moves out of range of the strikes.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bollomard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake punishes Bollomard's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Drake misses. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake misses the jab.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Drake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bollomard.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Drake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bollomard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bollomard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bollomard stalls from top position.
Bollomard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bollomard throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Drake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bollomard.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bollomard thowing shots but they're missing.
Bollomard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bollomard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bollomard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake wants to control the position but Bollomard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bollomard's guard. Nice move by Drake!#REVB#
Drake content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bollomard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bollomard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bollomard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bollomard postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Drake keeping full guard, as Bollomard tries to pass.
Bollomard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bollomard pushes down on Drake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
Bollomard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake is looking to control Bollomard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
Drake is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Bollomard is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard misses with a looping right.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bollomard with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard had his way with Dezmond Drake in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.#T1#
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake tries to clinch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bollomard.
Drake throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Drake sizes up Bollomard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bollomard cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Bollomard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake throws a hook but Bollomard blocks it.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Bollomard takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bollomard blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake misses with a looping right.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Bollomard scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Bollomard catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Drake throws a series of punches but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a jab. Bollomard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dezmond Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bollomard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
A very excited looking Jacques Bollomard 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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STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Chung checks a low kick from Luu.
Luu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chung swinging wildly here.
Luu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chung misses with a hook.
Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chung thuds his shin into the meat of Luu's side.
Chung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu wants to slow Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Luu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chung.
Chung tries to land a front kick but Luu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackie Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu.
Luu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luu throws a solid leg kick but Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luu.#CL2#
Luu moves into the clinch.
Luu lands a nice shot to the body.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Chung breaks the clinch.
Luu swings for the body but Chung moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luu!
Chung misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Luu counters by moving into the clinch.
Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chung tries to break free but Luu pushes him back against the cage.
Luu dodges an elbow strike from Chung.
Luu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chung working aggressively here.
Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Chung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Chung won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chung.
Chung is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chung throws an elbow but misses.
Luu blocks an elbow strike.
Chung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Luu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chungs head.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chung.
Chung misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chung misses with a kick to the body.
Chung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luu's head.#CL2#
Luu rushes Chung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Chung is blocking nicely.
Luu tries to work over Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chung misses with some punches.
Luu can't find room to land a body shot as Chung controls the action.
Luu presses Chung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luu lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Jackie Chung has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Luu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackie Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kova Luu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chung throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu.
Chung misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luu.
Chung struggles to land a body shot inside as Luu controls his hands.
Kova Luu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Luu.
Chung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chung looking to stall.
Luu lands a nice knee to the body.
Luu lands a nice elbow.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chung avoids it.
Chung tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chung takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Chung misses with an elbow strike.
Chung misses with a punch to the body.
Luu blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chung tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luu blocks the elbow strike.
Luu has Chung pressed against the cage, preventing Chung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luu cracks Chung with a nice body shot.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Luu.
Luu lands a knee to the body.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackie Chung's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chung wants to slow Luu down by chopping away at his legs.
Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Luu's shoulder, as Luu tries to avoid the shot.
Chung lands a nice hook to Luu's body. Luu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luu lands a head kick. Chung smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luu moves out of range of the body kick.
Luu lands a glancing blow to the side of Chung's head.
Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Luu is just out of range.
Luu walks into a stiff left hand from Chung.
Luu connects with an inside leg kick.
Chung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chung's sensitive parts. #KD#
Chung scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Luu beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chung throws a body punch but Luu moves out of range. #CL2#
Luu moves into range and clinches up with Chung.
Chung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luu pushes off an throws an elbow but Chung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Chung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chung misses with a punch to the body.
Chung misses with a punch on the inside.
Luu blocks a body shot from Chung. #BC#
Chung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chung with a nice calf kick.
Jackie Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
Luu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Luu pushes Chung away with a front kick.
Chung throws a hook but Luu avoids it easily.
Chung throws a lazy uppercut
and Luu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Luu.
Luu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luu throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Luu closes the distance and clinches.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu lands a nice knee to the body.
Chung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luu blocks a body shot from Chung.
Chung misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luu blocks a body shot from Chung.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackie Chung.
I think Luu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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