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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Kelly.#TD#
Kelly tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Kelly#SUB#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing that Robinson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #T1#
Kelly is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Kelly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T3#
Kelly is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is not content to let Kelly control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Robinson managing to control the position. #T4#
Kelly passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kelly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (2) Kelly#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kelly struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kelly tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position. #T5#
I wouldn't like to be where Kelly is right now.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working. #SUB#
Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Kelly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (6) Kelly
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson stops Kelly from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kelly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Kelly working away.
Kelly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (6) vs (8) Kelly#T7#
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robinson is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Kelly wants to control but Robinson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Robinson trying to control here.
Kelly is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Kelly wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is controlling Kelly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Kelly wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Kelly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelly from advancing position.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Robinson tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T10#
Robinson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
Robinson is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Kelly is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it. #T11#
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Kelly passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
#T13#
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Kelly has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly wins on points by 8 to 6.
After winning the bout, Robert Kelly 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:
GAMMA#1160 Hawk v Harrison
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babcock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Babcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Babcock had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
McCarthy rushes Babcock and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Babcock manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Babcock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Babcock unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babcock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babcock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babcock.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy. #TD#
McCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy content to stall in guard here.
Babcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard. #T2#
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Babcock throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.
Babcock regains half guard.
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Babcock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCarthy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCarthy lands a big shot there that rocks Babcock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy prevents Babcock from getting the reversal.
McCarthy looking to finish Babcock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Babcock!
McCarthy 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.#T4#
McCarthy working Babcock over with strikes here.
McCarthy unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
Babcock is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babcock is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Babcock's face.
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babcock has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on McCarthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy is looking to wear down Babcock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. Babcock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
McCarthy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Babcock is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCarthy is in close to Babcock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babcock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Babcock's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Babcock has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Babcock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCarthy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Babcock has tightened it up now! McCarthy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cormac McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 35 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helvig moves into the clinch successfully.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
Dresner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjørn Helvig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Dresner.
Helvig tries to score a body lock takedown but Dresner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Helvig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helvig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dresner after a bit of a struggle.
Dresner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helvig.
#TD#
Helvig lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Dresner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is staying tight to Dresner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dresner prevents Helvig from improving position.
Helvig controlling the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Dresner is working away. #T2#
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner is being controlled here.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Helvig staying calm.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Dresner blocks the move with his legs.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dresner stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Dresner is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig controls the position from side control.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Dresner can't escape the position.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helvig pulls his head out easily.
Helvig is taking a breather. Dresner 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.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Dresner wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Helvig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Dresner 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.#T8#
Dresner is trying to control but Helvig passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Helvig controls the position from side control.
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Helvig just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig'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.#T10#
Helvig trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Helvig controlling from side mount.
Helvig works to advance to full mount. Dresner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (12) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape. #T12#
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dresner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Dresner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T13#
Helvig fails to take his opponent's back.
Dresner regains half guard.
Helvig is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Helvig works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig tries to take his opponent's back but Dresner turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Dresner
Helvig controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Bjørn Helvig 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 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Caio Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sova closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Carvalho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sova is trying to keep an underhook but Carvalho manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
#SUB#
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Carvalho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (5) vs (0) Sova
Sova tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carvalho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sova has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carvalho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sova is looking to escape. #SUB#
Sova tries to improve his position but Carvalho has taken his back! Carvalho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sova tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Carvalho pushes Sova away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 31 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Black tries to clinch but Majere moves out of range.
Majere attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Black gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Majere to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Black#SUB2#
Black has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Majere doesn't defend quickly enough and Black has managed to lock this one up! Can Majere escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Black on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sunrise 23
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Chung scoring well with a low kick there.
Chung misses with a leg kick
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chung throws a body kick that misses.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chung moves away.
Sanders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Reggie Sanders has been cut.
Sanders scores with a punch to the head.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders throws a right hand that Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Chung also avoids with ease.
Sanders throws a hook but Chung avoids it easily.
Jackie Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanders throws a counter combo.
Chung slips under a jab from Sanders.
Sanders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Chung finds it's way through Sanders's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chung throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Chung tries to work over Sanders's front leg with a kick but Sanders checks it.
Sanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chung.
Sanders connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Chung misses.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Chung.
Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Sanders checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Chung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though.
Chung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanders.
Chung misses with a wild combination.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Chung misses with a hook
and Sanders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chung thinking.
Chung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chung slips a straight right by Sanders.
Chung throws the kick towards the body but Sanders avoids it.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chung at a distance.
Sanders blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanders lands with a good body shot.
Chung cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reggie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Sanders's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanders slips a jab from Chung.
Chung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanders in his tracks.
Chung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanders misses with a low kick.
Chung staying out of range there.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chung misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanders counters with a one-two to the body.
Chung tries a low kick but Sanders avoids it.
Chung throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanders blocks the leg kick.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Jackie Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Chung's shoulder, as Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanders blocks a leg kick.
Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick from Chung.
Sanders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chung rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick from Chung.
Chung misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Sanders throws a right hand that Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Chung also avoids with ease.
Chung misses with the body kick
and Sanders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chung feints and then cracks Sanders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanders down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Chung connects with a right hand. Sanders shakes it off.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chung moves away.
Chung throws a big counter combination but Sanders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chung misses with a hook
and Sanders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chung throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chung throws a chopping leg kick but Sanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Chung lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Chung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Sanders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders lands a right hook to the body.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands a nice looking body shot.
Chung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chung misses with a kick to the body
and Sanders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackie Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
Chung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanders checks it well.
Chung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws a body punch but Chung moves out of range.
Chung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chung thumps Sanders with a low kick.
Sanders jabs at Chung's body.
Sanders lands a jab to Chung's midsection.#T1#
Chung throws a solid leg kick but Sanders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chung.
Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Chung misses with a leg kick.
Sanders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chung misses with a leg kick
and Sanders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanders tries to bum rush Chung with a series of wild strikes but Chung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Chung is just out of range.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung misses with a looping left.
Sanders throws a body punch but Chung moves out of range.
Chung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Chung avoids it with no problem.
Sanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Chung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Sanders does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders feints a jab promting Chung to slip. Sanders then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chung slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanders connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reggie Sanders!
Our winner, Reggie Sanders, 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 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 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 29 wins and 17 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dresner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner working away.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt trying to control here.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dresner 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.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Dresner advancing to mount. #T4#
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dresner is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Hunt prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Hunt controlling the action here. #T6##SUB2#
Dresner actively working from the bottom here.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T7#
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt trying to control but Dresner is having none of it. #T8#
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Dresner is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunt pulls Dresner in close to prevent any damage.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T13#
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Dresner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Carvalho tries to sprawl but Idaho drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (0) Carvalho#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#T1#
Carvalho wants to sweep but Idaho has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (0) Carvalho
Carvalho tries to improve position but can't.
Idaho 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.#SUB#
Idaho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Idaho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho prevents Carvalho from improving his position.#SUB2#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Idaho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Idaho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Carvalho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Idaho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho!
Duncan Idaho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Rose tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Babcock improves position.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Rose misses with some punches.
Babcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Babcock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it. #T1#
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babcock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Babcock has an active guard here but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose controlling the pace.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Rose avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Babcock slips a jab from Rose.#CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Babcock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babcock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rose slips a jab from Babcock.#T1#
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Babcock with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Babcock darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Babcock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
Rose takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Babcock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babcock off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head. #T3#
Rose misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Babcock moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose digs a right hand into Babcock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babcock's gas tank.
Rose pushes Babcock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock lands with a light punch inside.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Adrian Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babcock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rose can turn it around.
Babcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a right hand.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Babcock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Babcock trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babcock into the cage.
Babcock has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babcock.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babcock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Babcock gets a clinch.
Babcock wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Babcock.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Babcock.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Babcock tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Rose.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock lands a right hand. #TD#
Babcock has clasped his hands together around Rose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Babcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rose to escape.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Rose tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose struggling a bit here.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Rose defends.
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.#SUB#
Babcock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babcock's guard! Nice work there by Rose!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Babcock has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
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 looking to control but Rose passes into half guard.
#T3#
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose is controlling the pace.
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
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 Jim Babcock.
I think Rose 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Sunrise 22
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Francis misses with an uppercut. Cuchi saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Cuchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis misses with the combination.
Cuchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Cuchi slips the punch.
Cuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Francis throws a hook but Cuchi avoids it easily.
Francis misses with a jab to the body
and Cuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walter Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
A little feinted left hand from Cuchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Cuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Cuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Francis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchi in a clinch.
Francis working aggressively here.
Cuchi blocking some punches.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuchi.
Cuchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Francis working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Francis.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Francis dominated that round.
That's time! Cuchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Francis instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Francis - that landed with a thud.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Cuchi.
We've been informed that Francis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cuchi blocks a body shot from Francis.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Francis.
Francis is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuchi gets an underhook and turns Francis into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuchis head.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Cuchi's ribcage. Cuchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Francis lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cuchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Walter Francis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuchi blocking some punches.
Cuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cuchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuchi prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Francis effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis tries to work over Cuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Cuchi.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis lands an uppercut.
Cuchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Francis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Francis keeps control of Cuchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Francis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Francis throws a sloppy body shot
and Cuchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Cuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cuchi counters with a straight right hand.
Cuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Cuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Francis.
Francis takes a swing at Cuchi's ribcage but misses.
Cuchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Cuchi ducks down to avoid it.
Cuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cuchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuchi manages to avoid it.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuchi.
Cuchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Cuchi moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cuchi misses its target.
Francis throws a right hand that misses
letting Cuchi counter with a right hand.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Cuchi moved out of range nicely.
Cuchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Francis misses with a hook
and Cuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Francis with a hook.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Cuchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Francis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Francis!
Walter Francis 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 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kelly clinches.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kelly tightens his grip and picks Karelin up, before dumping him to the ground. Karelin manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Karelin
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Karelin is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (2) Karelin
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Karelin stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
Kelly 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.#SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karelin escapes and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (5) Karelin
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
Karelin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelly in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Karelin won't allow Kelly to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kelly 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.
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Kelly wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Karelin defends it.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it. #T8#
Karelin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (7) Karelin
Kelly wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karelin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (4) vs (10) Karelin
Karelin trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Karelin taking a break here but Kelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Kelly gets full guard.#T12##SUB#
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (4) vs (13) Karelin
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin prevents Kelly from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#T14#
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soderberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soderberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Soderberg has hold of one of Black's legs. Black is fighting the takedown attempt but Soderberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Soderberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soderberg has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Black preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Soderberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg looking to control.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soderberg is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #T2#
Soderberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soderberg.
Black trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB#
Black is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Soderberg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
A relieved looking Excalam Black 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:
SYN 1160 Mogh vs. Hohenthal
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Macaco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bollomard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macaco to score with a decent uppercut.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Macaco tries to work over Bollomard's front leg with a kick but Bollomard checks it.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Macaco throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macaco won't be happy with that.
Macaco throws Bollomard to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bollomard swings for the body but Macaco moves out of range.
Macaco connects with a jab.
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bollomard is able to avoid easily.
Macaco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.#T1#
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
Macaco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bollomard. That did some damage!
Bollomard thuds a left hand into Macaco's body.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Macaco sprawls and moves away.
Macaco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macaco.
Bollomard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macaco. Macaco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Macaco does no damage.
Bollomard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macaco misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Macaco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Macaco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bollomard.
Macaco scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macaco lands with a nice body punch.
Bollomard lands a body shot.
Diego Macaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macaco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bollomard takes a swing at Macaco's ribcage but misses.
Macaco slips under a jab from Bollomard.
Macaco flicks out a counter leg kick but Bollomard steps away.#T3#
Bollomard takes one to the side of the head.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Macaco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Macaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macaco looks for the body kick but Bollomard saw that one coming.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Macaco avoids it well and moves away.
Macaco throws a nice looking combination but Bollomard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macaco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Bollomard.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Macaco flicks out a counter leg kick but Bollomard steps away.
A shot to the liver by Macaco. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Bollomard misses with a hook
and Macaco counters with a nice leg kick.
Bollomard takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Macaco is predictable there #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollomard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bollomard stops Macaco from standing up.
Macaco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bollomard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macaco wants to stand up but Bollomard is controlling him.
Bollomard wants to pass the guard but Macaco is keeping the position.
Bollomard throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Macaco fails to land with a series of punches.
Bollomard misses with a double jab.
Macaco throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control.
Bollomard grinds an elbow into Macaco's temple.
Bollomard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Macaco pushes Bollomard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bollomard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bollomard controls the position from side control.
Bollomard prevents Macaco from escaping the position.#T1#
Macaco tries to improve position but can't.
Macaco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bollomard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macaco gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bollomard lands with some strikes.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bollomard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macaco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Macaco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Bollomard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Macaco wants to hold on but Bollomard pushes him away.
Bollomard unloading with bombs!#T2#
Macaco really wants to buck Bollomard off and get back to his feet.
Bollomard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bollomard working the ground and pound effectively.
Macaco is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bollomard trying to control but Macaco is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macaco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bollomard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bollomard lands a couple of good shots and Macaco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bollomard trying to control.
Bollomard lands shots from the back. #T3#
Macaco is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Bollomard working for a choke but Macaco is defending well.
Bollomard throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Macaco fending off the submission attempt from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands shots from the back.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macaco can do to turn this around?#T4#
Macaco is trying to stand back up.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bollomard punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bollomard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes.
Bollomard wants to control but Macaco is keeping busy.#SUB#
Bollomard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Macaco has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bollomard lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bollomard ducks right into an uppercut from Macaco.
Bollomard tries for a takedown but Macaco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diego Macaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macaco keeps Bollomard at a distance using the push kick.
Macaco lands with a nice combination. Bollomard backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard slips under a jab from Macaco.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macaco manages to avoid it.
Macaco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
A jab from Macaco misses.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bollomard feints and as Macaco raises his hands in defense, Bollomard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Macaco misses with a looping left.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bollomard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macaco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bollomard finds it's way round the side to connect with Macaco's head.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bollomard checks it.
Macaco throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bollomard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macaco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bollomard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaco connects with a looping right hand.
Bollomard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bollomard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bollomard takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Bollomard throws a body punch but Macaco moves out of range.
Macaco throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Macaco!
Bollomard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Macaco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macaco parries the strikes from Bollomard easily there. Bollomard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Macaco to escape.
Bollomard cracks Macaco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Bollomard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bollomard working the head with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Bollomard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macaco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco wants to get back to his feet but Bollomard drags him back down.
Bollomard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Bollomard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bollomard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macaco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bollomard asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bollomard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macaco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Diego Macaco just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Macaco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macaco scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Bollomard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bollomard trying to control the action but Macaco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bollomard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macaco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bollomard's guard! Nice work there by Macaco!
Macaco stopping the sweep attempt from Bollomard.#T1#
Macaco is looking to stand up but Bollomard won't let him. #SUB#
Bollomard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macaco defends well.#SU2#
Macaco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacaco.
Macaco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bollomard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Bollomard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macaco misses with a looping left.
Macaco misses with an uppercut. Bollomard saw that one coming.
Bollomard throws a looping overhand right but Macaco ducks down to avoid it.
Bollomard scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bollomard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Bollomard advances to full mount.
Bollomard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macaco is looking to escape.
Macaco is in a horrible position here. Bollomard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bollomard throws a wild left hand from mount and Macaco manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Macaco wants to get back to his feet.
Bollomard trying to control from half guard but Macaco is working away. #T4#
Bollomard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bollomard is trying to control. Macaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bollomard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Macaco's thigh. Macaco counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bollomard trying to control the position from guard on top but Macaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macaco is looking to stand up but Bollomard isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Diego Macaco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Macaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jacques Bollomard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Macaco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Macaco moves out of range.
Macaco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macaco takes a swing at Bollomard's ribcage but misses.
Macaco moves in looking to clinch but Bollomard pushes him off.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Macaco is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Macaco misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Macaco throws a front kick aimed at Bollomard's knee but Bollomard avoids it well.
Bollomard has a takedown stuffed.
Macaco motions for Bollomard to come forward. Macaco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Macaco is quick to defend against it.
Macaco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macaco throws a low kick but Bollomard avoids it.
Macaco misses with a hook.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Macaco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Macaco misses the target.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macaco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bollomard works Macaco's body with a nice hook.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Macaco finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head.
Macaco throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
Macaco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Macaco misses with a looping left.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Macaco is quick to defend against it.
Macaco misses with a looping left.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Macaco avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Macaco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Macaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard throws a body punch but Macaco moves out of range.
Macaco throws out a counter right but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bollomard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macaco circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaco misses with a straight left.
Macaco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bollomard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Macaco throws a leg kick that misses.
Bollomard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Macaco is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macaco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Macaco misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Macaco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macaco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 113: Perry vs Harklie
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Eclaro there.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eclaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Eclaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Eclaro's head but Eclaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kallio sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Kallio misses #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro scoring with punches and elbows.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kallio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eclaro but great work by Kallio.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Kallio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eclaro is looking to reverse the position.
Kallio wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Eclaro tries to improve position but can't.
Kallio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eclaro keeps working.
Eclaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Eclaro wants to pass to mount but Kallio is defending the position.
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. Eclaro connects with a nice short shot to Kallio's temple.
Kallio tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Kallio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eclaro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kallio manages to get to full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Kallio has his foot on Eclaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eclaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Eclaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Kallio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eclaro chips away with some ground and pound.
Kallio can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Eclaro trying to control from half guard but Kallio is working away.
Eclaro works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Eclaro crashes against the mat.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kallio is looking for a sweep.
Kallio struggling a bit here.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro moves into full mount!
Eclaro cracks Kallio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kallio is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Eclaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kallio is working to get back to half guard.
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 Kallio's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro lands a couple of good shots and Kallio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kallio is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Eclaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eclaro landing strikes from the mount and Kallio is in trouble!
Eclaro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kallio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kallio working to try and regain half guard.
Eclaro is landing with some decent strikes but Kallio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kallio misses with a hook
#TD#
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eclaro is pushing down on Kallio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kallio is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paul Eclaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kallio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kallio is staying active underneath Eclaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kallio wants to get back to full guard.
Eclaro is pressing down on Kallio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kallio is holding on for now.
Eclaro wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy.
Kallio is looking to control Eclaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kallio avoid being mounted?
Eclaro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eclaro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kallio.
Eclaro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kallio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Eclaro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kallio reverses the position - he's now on top in Eclaro's guard.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kallio's guard. #REVR#
Kallio 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.
Eclaro with a nice head shot there.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kallio can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kallio taking some punishment here, with Eclaro in his half guard.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallio defending well though.
Eclaro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kallio!
Eclaro trying to control but Kallio is having none of it.
Eclaro avoids the attempt from Kallio to control.#T2#
Kallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kallio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eclaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Eclaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kallio defends well.#SUB#
Eclaro working for submissions but it's allowed Kallio to get to half guard.
Eclaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kallio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Eclaro keeping full guard, as Kallio tries to pass.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro working for a triangle but Kallio defends it easily.
Eclaro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kallio has passed into side control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eclaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kallio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kallio wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Kallio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kallio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eclaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eclaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Eclaro tries to counter with a takedown but Kallio is quick to defend against it.
Kurko Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio feints and then cracks Eclaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eclaro down.
Kallio thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it #TD#
and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eclaro working the head and body with strikes.
Kallio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eclaro trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eclaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kallio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Kallio trying to keep a closed guard but Eclaro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Eclaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eclaro has managed to get both his arms back between Kallio's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
Eclaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kallio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kallio working for a triangle but Eclaro defends it easily.
Eclaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kallio tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kallio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kallio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Kallio is looking to improve his position but Eclaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Eclaro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kallio?
Eclaro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kallio is working to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kallio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kallio regains half guard.
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 prevents Kallio from improving his position.
Eclaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kallio won't allow Eclaro to pass to mount.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Kallio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kallio tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Kallio defends it.
Kallio manages to get to full guard.
Eclaro stands and throws Kallio's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Eclaro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kallio!
Eclaro prevents Kallio from getting the reversal.
Kallio is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
Eclaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kallio can do to turn this around?
Eclaro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.
Eclaro working Kallio over with strikes here.
Eclaro cracks Kallio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kallio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eclaro landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
An out of breath Paul Eclaro 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:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Kakuzo wants to slow Babcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kakuzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD#
Babcock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kakuzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kakuzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Kakuzo regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for submissions off his back.
Babcock throwing shots but Kakuzo is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Kakuzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Babcock pushes down on Kakuzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock works a leg free and moves into 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.
Kakuzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babcock is working away from the top position though.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Kakuzo is defending the position.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Babcock avoids the attempt from Kakuzo to control.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuzo wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
The referee warns Kakuzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuzo is looking to escape.
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Babcock landing punches.
Kakuzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kakuzo's face.
Kakuzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Babcock has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuzo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock is trying to control. Kakuzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Kakuzo defending well.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kakuzo's head. #T4#
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to control but Kakuzo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for subs from the bottom but Babcock mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo tries to reverse the position but Babcock maintains control.
Babcock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kakuzo's face.
Kakuzo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kakuzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babcock controlling from the full mount.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kakuzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Kakuzo is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Babcock misses.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Kakuzo.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuzo sprawls and moves away.
Kakuzo throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock works to advance to full mount. Kakuzo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head. #T1#
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kakuzo is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuzo taking shots to the head.
Babcock unloading with bombs!
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
Kakuzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount.
Kakuzo is trying to escape the mount.
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Kakuzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock looking to finish Kakuzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kakuzo!
Kakuzo regains 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. #T2#
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kakuzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuzo can do to turn this around?
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Kakuzo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Babcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakuzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kakuzo throws a push kick but Babcock slaps the foot to one side.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuzo sprawls and moves away.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuzo but Kakuzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kakuzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kakuzo throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Kakuzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Babcock gets a takedown into half guard.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakuzo is trying to stand.
Kakuzo is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
Kakuzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Babcock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Babcock works over Kakuzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuzo.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Kakuzo's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Kakuzo is rocked!
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuzo is keeping the position for now.
Babcock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kakuzo is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuzo seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuzo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakuzo as he jumps to the side.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kakuzo throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Kakuzo throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakuzo misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kakuzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses.
Babcock won't allow Kakuzo to sweep him here.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kakuzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
Babcock is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Babcock is in close to Kakuzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kakuzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a guillotine here but Babcock defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kakuzo 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.
Babcock works over Kakuzo with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Kakuzo is keeping the position.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kakuzo 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.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakuzo is trying to keep Babcock in close.
Kakuzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Babcock trying to control but Kakuzo is working from the bottom.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuzo is retaining full guard.
Babcock lands a couple of elbows.
Babcock is working Kakuzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babcock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Kakuzo is trying to control the position but Babcock postures up.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Babcock landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock working some strikes from top position.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Kakuzo keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuzo trying to control the position.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Jesse Thomas Babcock 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 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to control but Black postures up.
#SUB#
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Silalahi defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Black'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.
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silalahi manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Silalahi controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeps trying to improve his position.
Silalahi pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Black won't allow Silalahi to sweep him here.
Silalahi working a defensive guard here.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Silalahi looking to control.
#T2#
Silalahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Black postures up.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard.
Silalahi pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black stands and throws Silalahi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Silalahi#T3#
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is defending well.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Black works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (0) Silalahi#T4##SUB#
Black has hold of Silalahi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silalahi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Black looking to control but Silalahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silalahi regains half guard.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Silalahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura here.
Silalahi trying to control here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (8) vs (4) Silalahi
Silalahi is riding his opponent, not letting Black buck him off.
Silalahi tries to get the hooks in deep but Black pushed the leg off.
Black tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silalahi trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black trying to control here.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black trying to control but Silalahi postures up.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Black is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (7) Silalahi
Black can't escape the position.
Silalahi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Black is holding on tight.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Silalahi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Silalahi working away.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Silalahi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Black's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
It looks like Silalahi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silalahi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silalahi wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Silalahi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi trying to control the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now. #T11#
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi controlling the action here.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black wants to control but Silalahi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (8) vs (10) Silalahi
Black is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Black is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi controlling from side mount. #T13##SUB2#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Black gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silalahi to get the leverage.
Silalahi not doing much here.
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #T14#
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silalahi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silalahi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (12) vs (10) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to break free.
#SUB#
Black is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Silalahi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Black has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Silalahi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Black doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 112: Saragih vs Hopson
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Decker wants to slow Braque down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Braque gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Decker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Braque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Braque has Decker pressed against the cage, preventing Decker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Decker is trying to break free.
Braque misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Decker misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decker throws out a counter right but Braque avoids it with no problem.
Braque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Braque cracks a nice hook into Decker's ribs.
Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Braque's shoulder, as Braque tries to avoid the shot.
Braque misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Braque closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Braque wants to take a breather but Decker is having none of it.
Braque is pressing down on Decker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Decker is holding on for now.
Braque working over Decker with some ground and pound. Decker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braque scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Decker tries to kick Braque off but Braque keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Braque landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Braque wants to pass to mount but Decker is defending the position. #T2#
Decker is trying to stand up here but Braque is controlling him well.
Braque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Decker wants to control but Braque is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Braque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braque wants to take a breather but Decker is having none of it.
Braque looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Decker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Decker 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.
Decker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Decker is not content to let Braque control the position.
Braque lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Decker is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braque prevents Decker from standing back up.
Decker is still in real trouble! Can Braque finish him?
Braque working Decker over with strikes. #SUB2#
Decker actively working from the bottom here.
Decker wants to get back to his feet.
Decker seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
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. Braque connects with a nice short shot to Decker's temple.
Decker is trying to stand up here but Braque is controlling him well.
Braque is thwarting Decker's attempts to control the position.
Braque lands strikes from half guard.
Decker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Braque lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Decker quite badly. Decker pulls Braque in close trying to recover. Braque postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Decker on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Decker doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Braque!
During a confident post fight interview, Alain Braque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
A low kick from Makoba is predictable there
and Ferguson counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makoba fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Makoba moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makoba.
Makoba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makoba backing away here, and Ferguson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Makoba is predictable there
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makoba.
Makoba lands a leg kick that knocks Ferguson off balance momentarily.
Makoba connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - Makoba had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Ferguson checks a low kick from Makoba.
Ferguson thinks about the counter body kick.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makoba throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Makoba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
Makoba misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson slips a jab from Makoba.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson unleashes a big counter combination but Makoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Ferguson counters with a body kick.#KD2#
Ferguson drops Makoba with a beautiful combination! Makoba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ferguson is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba lands a head shot.
Makoba throws a leg kick which misses Ferguson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferguson tries to avoid it.
Makoba misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
Makoba throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson throws a big counter head kick but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Makoba misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
Makoba misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Makoba loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Makoba is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makoba is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
Makoba misses with the body kick
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makoba with a body shot.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Niall Ferguson's cut even more.
Makoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makoba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makoba is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson stuns Makoba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is getting worse.
Makoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Makoba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson cracks Makoba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makoba tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Makoba throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Ferguson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makoba's corner calls for a 1-2. Makoba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson is looking for the big counter here.
Makoba misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Makoba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Makoba toppling to the canvas! Makoba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Makoba misses.
Ferguson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makoba glances at the clock... BAM! Ferguson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Makoba crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Makoba is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson made sure to mention his sponsor, Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Corona jumps guard.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corona is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corona's guard.
Carvalho is pressing down on Corona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corona is holding on for now.
Corona tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corona has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Corona looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Carvalho passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corona (0) vs (3) Carvalho
Corona is working to get back to half guard.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho takes Corona's back. Score +3 for taking back: Corona (0) vs (6) Carvalho#SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Corona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Corona for a finish. #SUB2#
Corona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carvalho. #T2#
Carvalho is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Carvalho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Carvalho is persistently looking for the submission but Corona is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Carvalho looking for the RNC.
Corona tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Corona is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carvalho gets his way!
Corona is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Carvalho looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carvalho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Corona's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Carvalho looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carvalho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Corona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho not allowing Corona to control his hands. #SUB2#
Carvalho has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Corona! Can he survive? No! He's out! Carvalho gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Carvalho!
An out of breath Caio Carvalho 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 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 43 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.#CL2#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kelly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ozymandias can't fight it off and eventually Kelly manages to take the fight to the floor. Ozymandias looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Kelly
Ozymandias is controlling Kelly's posture.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly trying to control from half guard but Ozymandias is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 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.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias is controlling Kelly's posture.
Kelly trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
Kelly trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Kelly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Kelly#T4#
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Ozymandias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Kelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ozymandias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ozymandias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (5) Kelly
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.#T5#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ozymandias stands and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (5) Kelly
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.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias is staying tight to Kelly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (5) Kelly
Ozymandias looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control. #T8#
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Ozymandias looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.#T10#
Kelly has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (11) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly 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.
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.
Kelly tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kelly's body.
Kelly wants to escape the position.
Kelly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T11#
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Kelly from escaping the position.
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kelly tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Kelly tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Kelly from escaping the position.
Ozymandias tries to keep control of the position but Kelly is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.#T13#
Kelly trying to control the hands but Ozymandias won't let him.
Kelly prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.
Kelly turns into Ozymandias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (11) vs (7) Kelly
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Kelly passes Ozymandias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. #T14#
Ozymandias keeping hold of Kelly's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture.
More hug and hope from Ozymandias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias 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 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 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 14 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai 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.
Dresner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai wants a takedown.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CC Chai.
Dresner has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dresner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Chai#T1##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chai tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Chai regains half guard.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (8) vs (2) Chai
Chai won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner looking to control.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dresner controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Dresner wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Dresner 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: Dresner (10) vs (2) Chai#T6#
Dresner trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#SUB#
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.#T7#
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (7) Chai
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape.
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dresner gets back to half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai not doing much here.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is trying to control. Dresner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Chai is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dresner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai controlling the action here.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresner is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Christian Dresner 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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