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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Canto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wallace. That did some damage!
Canto throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Canto to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Canto lands a big head kick that sends Wallace tumbling to the mat! Canto takes a step backwards and waves Wallace back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Raiden Wallace has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canto lands a jab.
Canto connects with a leg kick.
Canto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Wallace moves out of range as Canto strikes.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canto misses with a straight right.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Canto tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canto lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Canto. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
A nice side step and Canto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canto throws a chopping leg kick but Wallace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Canto manages to avoid it.
Canto stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Canto connects with a leg kick.
Wallace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Canto defends well and Wallace ends up having to push Canto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Canto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Canto lands a head shot.
Canto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
Canto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Canto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Canto misses with a low kick.
Wallace dives in and grabs Canto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canto pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Wallace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Canto on his heels. He'll look to pass Canto's guard now, I'm sure.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wallace in side control, throwing shots but Canto defends.
Wallace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wallace trying to control the action but Canto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canto is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it. #T4#
Wallace tries to score with some ground and pound. Canto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Wallace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Canto is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace landing a few strikes.
Wallace trying to control the position but Canto is working away. #SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Canto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raiden Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Canto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canto stuffs the takedown.
Wallace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Canto.
Canto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canto lands with a good body shot.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canto swivels and escapes.
Canto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bruno Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canto.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Canto lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Canto has knocked Wallace down with a huge combo! Canto steps away and waves a wobbly Wallace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Raiden Wallace's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Canto cracks Wallace with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wallace looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Canto finish him?
#ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!#KD2#
Canto sends Wallace crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Canto is motioning to the referee to let Wallace up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Canto lands a big right hand that sends Wallace crashing to the mat! Canto stays standing though and waves Wallace back to his feet!
Wallace fails with the takedown
and Canto scores with a counter punch that sends Wallace to the canvas! Canto smells blood - he's punishing Wallace with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wallace has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Canto! |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Handler is looking to land body kicks.
Handler misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forza walks into a left hand.
Handler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forza's hands.
Forza throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler looks for a takedown but Forza sprawls well.
Handler throws a jab when Forza was well out of range.#CL#
Handler pushes Forza up against the cage in a clinch.
Forza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handler scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Handler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Handler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Forza won't allow Handler to pass to mount.
Handler 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.
Forza trying to control but Handler postures up.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza wants to get back to full guard.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Forza is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler wants to control but Forza is keeping him busy.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Forza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Handler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Handler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forza wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza 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.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forza keeps working.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza trying to control here.
Handler moves into full mount! Forza won't be happy about that!
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler landing strikes from the mount.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Handler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Forza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Handler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Handler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forza turns into him and now he's in Handler's guard.
Handler 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.
Forza 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.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Handler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
Handler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forza on the side of the head.
Forza walks into a straight right hand from Handler.#CUT#It looks like Raimundo Forza has been cut.
Handler misses with a takedown attempt - Forza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handler stuns Forza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handler. That did some damage!#T1#
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forza has time to react.
Forza looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
It looked like Handler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Handler. #CL#
Handler has closed the distance and engaged Forza in a clinch.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forza can do to turn this around?
Handler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forza after a bit of a struggle.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handler blocks a body shot from Forza.
Handler scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Handler has picked Forza up - he's going for a ride! Handler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Handler working Forza over with strikes here.
Handler with a couple of short strikes.
Handler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Forza is rocked!
Forza is looking to get to half guard.
Forza is still in real trouble! Can Handler finish him?#SUB#
Handler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Forza seems to have recovered his senses.
Handler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Handler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Forza bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Handler and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler 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 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grant Harklie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harklie has a takedown stuffed.
Grant Harklie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harklie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Harklie against the cage.
#TD2#
Chai has Harklie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harklie tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Harklie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harklie (0) vs (2) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai is staying tight to Harklie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harklie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Harklie is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harklie avoid being mounted?
Chai not doing much here.
Harklie is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control the action but Harklie is working from the bottom.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (0) vs (8) Chai#T2#
Harklie is trying to escape the mount.
Harklie 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai prevents Harklie from improving his position.#SUB#
Harklie actively working from the bottom here.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Harklie tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harklie is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Harklie is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harklie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Harklie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harklie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harklie looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Harklie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Harklie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). T Mustana Chai!
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Risi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haelfson shoots for a double leg takedown but Risi sprawls well. He's pushed Haelfson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Risi flicks out a counter leg kick but Haelfson steps away.
Haelfson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Risi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Haelfson blocks the low kick.
Haelfson misses with a kick to the body.
Risi flicks out a counter leg kick but Haelfson steps away.
Risi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haelfson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Risi will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Haelfson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Risi is controlling Haelfson's posture.
Haelfson slips nicely into half guard.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Risi is defending the position.
Risi tries to get to full guard but Haelfson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Risi is defending well.
#T1#
Risi tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is looking to pass Risi's guard but actually Risi recovers to full guard.
Haelfson passes Risi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Risi wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy.
Haelfson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Risi controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Risi defends it. #T2#
Haelfson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Risi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haelfson has a good base and remains in mount.
Risi tries to lock up and control but Haelfson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Risi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haelfson is staying active.#SUB#
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Risi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Risi's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Stephan Risi spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, I fucked up. Whatever. It happens.'. |
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Event:
SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Pitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitt should have avoided that one.
Costa digs a good body shot into Pitt's ribs.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Pitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitt swinging wildly here.
Costa punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Costa.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Pitt back into the ropes.
I was talking to Pitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costa's brow.
Costa tries to break free but Pitt pushes him back against the ropes.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Good body shot from Pitt.
#T1#
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Pitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pitt manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Pitt against the ropes.
#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Pitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitt.
Costa scores with the left hand. Pitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Pitt's shoulder, as Pitt tries to avoid the shot.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Costa.
Costa lands with a cross.
Pitt wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa digs a good hook to Pitt's body.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt misses with a few strikes there.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Costa lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pitt tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cesar Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Pitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Pitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitt up against the ropes.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Costa is working Pitt over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Costa.
Pitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitt.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitt on the side of the head.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
Costa slips under a jab from Pitt.
Pitt throws a combination that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitt swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
#CL#
Pitt has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa is leaning against Pitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitt throws a head punch that misses.
Pitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Pitt throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Pitt back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Pitt avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Costa cracks Pitt with a nice body shot.
Pitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitt takes a shot to the head.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitt.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa! |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Borgia rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Borgia gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Borgia
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (4) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Banner is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Banner 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.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Borgia stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia working away.
Borgia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (2) vs (9) Borgia
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Banner can't escape the position.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is having none of it. #T5#
Banner tries to hold on but Borgia postures up.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (2) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Banner buck him off.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Banner breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (12) Borgia
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner passes Borgia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (12) Borgia
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (14) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (14) Borgia#T8#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (14) Borgia
Banner is trying to move to mount but Borgia reverses beautifully and ends up in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (14) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (18) Borgia
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (21) Borgia
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (24) Borgia
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Banner trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Banner is trying to work for a sweep but Borgia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (17) vs (26) Borgia
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (26) Borgia
Banner wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T14#
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Banner passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Banner from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 26 to 19.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Darkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkins. Darkins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Darkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkins fails with the takedown.
Darrell Darkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (0) vs (2) Shaw
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Shaw wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy. #T1#
Darkins wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Darkins is controlling Shaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins gets full guard.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Shaw not doing much here.
Shaw prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins gets full guard.
Darkins 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.
Darkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darkins 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.#T3#
Shaw trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (0) vs (5) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins is looking for a sweep.
Darkins manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Darkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Shaw passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (0) vs (8) Shaw
Darkins can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shaw working for a guillotine from mount but Darkins is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Darkins tries to improve his position but Shaw has taken his back! Shaw has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Darkins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shaw pushes Darkins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leopold Shaw!
Leopold Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grandall from advancing position. #T1#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg controlling the position well. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Grandall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Grandall up and slammed him! Grandall can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall moves into full guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Soderberg
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg controls the position.#T8#
Grandall prevents Soderberg from moving into mount.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soderberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control. Grandall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg not doing much here.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T11#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Grandall defends it.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Grandall wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Soderberg is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 11 to 2.
Krister Soderberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalton avoids the body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Stonebridge shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stonebridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonebridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dalton is tightening it up a little... Stonebridge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stonebridge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stonebridge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dalton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Wulf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Wulf is just out of range.#TD2#
Wulf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wulf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wulf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wulf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valentine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wulf on the ground.
Wulf works to advance to full mount. Valentine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valentine is trying to escape the mount.
Wulf working the ground and pound effectively.
Wulf lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wulf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wulf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Valentine is rocked!
Wulf cracks Valentine with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minerva Wulf!
During a confident post fight interview, Minerva Wulf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Calvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams lands an overhand right.#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Calvin up against the cage.
Calvin can't get the takedown.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Calvin in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Calvin has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Calvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calvin wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Calvin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Adams gets full guard.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Calvin stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Calvin trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Calvin is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Calvin from controlling successfully.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Calvin defends it easily.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calvin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Calvin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Dam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Dam clinches with his opponent.
Bronx can't find room to land a body shot as Dam controls the action.
Bronx looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Bronx breaks from the clinch.
Bronx 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.
Nice defenses there by Dam.
Bronx throws out a loose jab but Dam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronx throws a shot from downtown. Dam moves away and avoids it.
Bronx lands with a straight right. Dam didn't see that one coming.
Bronx clobbers Dam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronx misses with a wild body shot.
Dam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronx looks to score with a jab to the body but Dam is just out of range.
Dam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Bronx finds it's way through Dam's defenses. #T1#
Dam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryland Bronx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronx throws out the jab.
Dam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronx, as that shot connected.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Bronx looks to land a right hand but Dam moved out of range.
Dam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bronx misses the jab.
Bronx lands a right hook to the body.
Bronx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Bronx cracks a nice hook into Dam's ribs.#T2#
Dam slips a jab from Bronx.
Bronx misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Bronx.
Bronx misses with a hook. Dam ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Dam misses.
Bronx misses with a straight right.
Dam throws out a counter right but Bronx avoids it with no problem.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Dam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronx with a body shot.
Bronx is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bronx throws a jab but it's blocked by Dam.
Dam wants to counter the offense by Bronx and move into the clinch position.
Bronx lands the left hand.
Bronx misses with a left hand
and Bronx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bronx throws the left hand but Dam avoids the punch easily.
Dam throws a counter combo.
Bronx lands with a hook. Dam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Bronx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dam.
Bronx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronx lands a jab to the nose.
Bronx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Bronx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dam.
Dam staying out of range there.
Bronx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dam.
Bronx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bronx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronx throws a jab when Dam was well out of range.
Dam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Bronx misses with a straight left.
Dam slips under a jab.
Dam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronx.
Dam fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronx misses with a wild body shot.
Bronx looks to land a right hand but Dam moved out of range.
Bronx throws an off balance right hand
and Dam counters with a nice uppercut.
Dam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronx just misses with a punch to the body.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Dam wants to counter with a clinch but Bronx pushes him away.
Bronx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryland Bronx dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Bronx misses.
Dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronx scores with a body shot.
A jab from Bronx misses.
Bronx misses with a hook.
Donk. Bronx catches Dam right on the button with a cross.
Dam fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Bronx tries to keep at a distance but Dam has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bronx breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronx throws a jab when Dam was well out of range.
Bronx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dam's head.
Bronx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dam.
Dam blocks a jab.
Bronx looks to land a left hand but Dam moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Bronx.
Dam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronx.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronx misses the target.
Dam blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dam! But no joy.
Bronx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronx attempts a counter takedown but Dam avoids it well and moves away.
Dam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronx.
Bronx throws a lazy uppercut
and Dam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Bronx misses.
Dam ducks under a wild hook from Bronx.
Bronx misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronx misses the target.
Bronx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bronx swings widly with a right hand
and Dam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronx throws a jab but it's blocked by Dam. #CL2#
Dam closes the distance and pushes Bronx back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Dam to work.
Bronx lands with a left to the head.
Bronx misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bronx.
Dam lands a nice elbow.
Dam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bronx is keeping busy.
Bronx can't find room to land a body shot as Dam controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronx.
Bronx swings wildly with an uppercut but Dam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC2#
Dam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bronx misses with an uppercut. Dam saw that one coming.
Dam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Bronx misses.
Dam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronx with a body shot.
Dam wants to clinch.
Bronx misses with an uppercut
and Dam counters with a right hand to the body.
Dam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronx.
Bronx dips to his left and cracks Dam with an uppercut!
Bronx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronx misses with an uppercut
and Dam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Bronx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Bronx lands a slapping body shot.
Bronx misses with a straight left.
Dam moves out of range as Bronx strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dam tries to clinch there but Bronx circles away.
Dam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronx.
Bronx misses with a left hand
and Dam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronx lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dam staying out of range there.
Dam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but Bronx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronx misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Dam moves into the clinch.
Bronx lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dam as the two fighters clinch.
Dam throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryland Bronx dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronx swings widly with a right hand
and Dam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dam staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dam closes the distance and clinches.
Bronx misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Dam breaks the clinch.
Bronx looks to land a right hand but Dam moved out of range.
Ryland Bronx is winning the standup battle so far.
Dam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronx moves away.
Bronx feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronx misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Dam counters by moving into the clinch.
Dam tries a body shot but Bronx blocks it.
Dam blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bronx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Bronx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Dam tries to clinch there but Bronx circles away.
Dam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dam can do to turn this around?
Bronx throws a looping overhand right but Dam ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronx's hands.
Bronx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronx scores with a body shot.
Bronx throws a hook but Dam avoids it easily.
As Bronx backs off Dam throws a huge counter combo but Bronx manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dam takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bronx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronx scores with a hook to the body. Dam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dam. Dam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bronx misses with an uppercut. Dam saw that one coming.
Dam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronx.
Dam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronx throws a hook but Dam avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dam has closed the distance and engaged Bronx in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Dam stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bronx just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dam's brow.
Dam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronx's efforts to push away.
Am Dam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dam tries to throw a body punch but Bronx avoids it by throwing Dam back against the cage.
Bronx lands with a right to the head.
Bronx prevents a body shot from Dam. #T3#
Dam pushes off an throws an elbow but Bronx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bronx misses with some punches.
Bronx misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Bronx breaks the clinch.
Dam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronx.
A countering left hand to the body from Dam misses.
Bronx looks to land a right hand but Dam moved out of range.
Bronx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronx throws an overhand right that lands on Dam's shoulder, as Dam tries to avoid the shot.
Bronx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dam slips a straight right by Bronx.
Bronx throws a right hand that misses
and Dam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dam clinches.
Bronx has a couple of punches blocked by Dam.
Dam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronx throws a punch but it's blocked by Dam. #T4#
Dam taking a breather.
Dam tries to throw a body punch but Bronx avoids it by throwing Dam back against the cage.
Dam misses with a punch to the body.
Bronx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dam's defenses.
Dam tries to break the clinch but Bronx is controlling the position.
Bronx has had enough of the clinch but Dam keeps him there for the moment.
Bronx misses with an elbow strike.
Dam avoids the elbow strike from Bronx, against the cage.
Dam lands a shot to the body.
Bronx tries to circle away but Dam has him pinned against the cage.
Bronx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bronx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronx misses the shot to the body.
Dam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronx.
Am Dam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Dam.
Despite the aggression on Dam's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryland Bronx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronx, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryland Bronx!
Ryland Bronx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Harklie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Harklie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Harklie is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harklie tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Harklie advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard.
Harklie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harklie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harklie has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (2) vs (2) Soderberg
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harklie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Harklie is pulling down on Soderberg's head to control his posture.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harklie's guard.
Well, if Soderberg 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.
#T3#
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (5) Soderberg
Harklie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Soderberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harklie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harklie (2) vs (7) Soderberg
Harklie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harklie is looking to escape.
Harklie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Harklie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harklie.
Soderberg slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soderberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harklie! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (10) Soderberg
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #T6#
Harklie is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harklie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Harklie is having none of it.
Soderberg avoids the attempt from Harklie to control.#T7#
Soderberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Soderberg prevents Harklie from getting the reversal.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harklie regains half guard.
Harklie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie wants to sweep but Soderberg has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (13) Soderberg#T8#
Harklie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harklie sneaks back into half guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Harklie is defending well.
Harklie tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T9#
Soderberg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (16) Soderberg
A lull in the action here as Soderberg stalls from top position.
Harklie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soderberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Harklie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg stalling.
Harklie is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Harklie manages to get to full guard.
Harklie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (2) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Harklie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harklie is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (19) Soderberg
Harklie tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harklie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harklie (4) vs (21) Soderberg#SUB#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soderberg passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harklie (4) vs (24) Soderberg#T13#
Harklie manages to get back to half guard.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harklie is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
Harklie moves into full guard.
#T14#
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harklie wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
Harklie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Harklie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 24 to 4.
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong lands with a nice body kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Grimes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Kong controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kong working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
Grimes won't allow Kong to get back to his feet.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Kong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong walks into a jab.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Grimes scores with a hook.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling him.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling him.#T4##TD#
Grimes lands a takedown into guard.
Grimes trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Grimes is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.#REVB#
Kong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes wants to hit a sweep here but Kong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grimes there!
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kong unloads with some shots from mount but Grimes bucks and avoids them well.
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Kong isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Kong slips under a jab.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Kong blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kong throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Grimes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradly Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it. #CL#
Grimes darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Grimes fails to land the takedown.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
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!#CL2#
Kong clinches.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling the position.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Kong.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong slips a jab from Grimes.#CL#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Kong.#T3#
Grimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong misses with a combination
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Grimes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kong. #CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong avoids the elbow strike from Grimes, against the cage.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Grimes.
#T4#
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Grimes. #TD#
Grimes has hold of one of Kong's legs. Kong is fighting the takedown attempt but Grimes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong 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#
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Kong pushes Grimes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Grimes has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kong breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Kong tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Kong.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong slips a straight right by Grimes.
Kong throws a nice head kick!
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab. #T2#
Grimes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimes somewhat.
Tai Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong misses with the combination.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradly Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Grimes tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grimes working the ground and pound.
Grimes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Grimes trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Grimes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Kong is rocked!
Kong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grimes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Kong throws Grimes to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Bradly Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tai Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Grimes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Bradly Grimes.
I think Kong 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kong! |
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Event:
NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eriksson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson works Python's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Eriksson - just one landing.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python slips a jab from Eriksson.
Python throws a big counter head kick but Eriksson avoids it with no problem.
Python defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Python gets tackled into the cage by Eriksson. Eriksson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
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!
Eriksson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Python under the eye.
Eriksson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Python in his tracks.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Python blocks a jab.
Eriksson blocks a jab.#T1#
Python misses with a low kick.
Eriksson throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.#TD#
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eriksson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Python throws Eriksson to one side and escapes!
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Eriksson swinging wildly here.
Eriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Python dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
Python scores with a one two! Eriksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
#T2#
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Python misses.
Python throws a hook but Eriksson avoids it easily.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Eriksson is just out of range.
Eriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a counter combo.
Eriksson scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Python swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Python.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.
Python needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Eriksson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eriksson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eriksson.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eriksson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Python counters with a good, hard body kick but Eriksson shrugs it off. #T3#
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
Python misses with a body shot.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Python feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Python slips under a jab from Eriksson.
A jab from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Python.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Eriksson staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook.
Python tries to bum rush Eriksson with a series of wild strikes but Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
Python looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Eriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson misses with a body punch
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson tries to clinch up
and Python counters with a two punch combo.
Eriksson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eriksson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eriksson, as that shot connected.
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 Ludvig Eriksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Python'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.#R2#
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Python makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eriksson. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Python's cut even more.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ludvig Eriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Python walks into a jab.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Python counters with a series of strikes. Eriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Python counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Python.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Eriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Python paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Eriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eriksson clobbers Python with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Python connects with the punch.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Python.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Eriksson lands an overhand right.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python is looking for the big counter here.
Eriksson throws a hook but Python blocks it.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Python misses with the combination.
Python scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Python.
Python moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Python lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Python has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eriksson moves in looking to clinch but Python pushes him off.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Python finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Python displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Python misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Eriksson there.
Python moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.
Python appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Python jabs Eriksson right on the nose. Eriksson blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eriksson somewhat.#T3#
Python lands a jab to Eriksson's midsection.
Eriksson has his takedown stuffed
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
Python takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Eriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Python.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Python ducks down to avoid it.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python delivers a nice body kick.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Python bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Eriksson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Python counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Python to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python scores with a head kick. Eriksson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eriksson with a nice cross.
Python dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
Python feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Python.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
That's time! Eriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Python thuds his shin into the meat of Eriksson's side.
Python lands with a nice combination. Eriksson backs away looking to recover.
Python throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Python.
Eriksson misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
Python appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Eriksson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Python lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eriksson misses with a takedown
and Python counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Python throws a nice looking combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Python's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Python duly obliges.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
Eriksson lands with a nice body punch.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eriksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Eriksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Python avoids it really well and circles away.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Python there.
Eriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Python only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A combination from Eriksson does no damage.
Eriksson throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Python! But no joy.
Python scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Python, as that shot connected.
Eriksson connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson takes one to the chin there.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eriksson moves away.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Eriksson has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Eriksson misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Python breaks the clinch.
Eriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksson. Those never looked like landing.
Python feints a counter leg kick.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Python counters with a left and a right that stings Eriksson.
Python moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Python pushes Eriksson away with a front kick.
Eriksson digs a good hook to Python's body.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson lands with a cross.
Python avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Python.
I think Python 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python! |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Draught tries to clinch
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart drops his hands momentarily and Draught takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Draught fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hart on the side of the head.
Draught swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target. #CL#
Draught clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hart throws an elbow but misses.
Draught throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draught lands a nice elbow.
Hart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Draught.
Draught lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart avoids a wild elbow strike from Draught.
Draught prevents a body shot from Hart.
Still in the clinch, Draught scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hart blocking some punches.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
Draught scores with a shoulder strike.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught prevents a body shot from Hart.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draught tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart stalling in the clinch but Draught improves position.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draught.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
Hart blocking some punches.
Draught lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Gaetan Hart has been cut.
Hart taking a breather.
Hart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draught fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Draught has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
#T2#
Draught makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draught lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught misses with an elbow over the top.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draught throws an elbow but it misses.
Draught lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draught can't get the takedown.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
Hart is trying to maintain a safe position but Draught gets an underhook and turns Hart into the cage.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
Draught lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Gaetan Hart's cut even more.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Hart tries to circle away but Draught has him pinned against the cage.
Hart blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hart.
Draught blocking some punches.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with some punches.
Hart misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart lands a left hand.
Hart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Hart avoids the elbow strike from Draught, against the cage.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draught goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draught working aggressively here.
Draught tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draught blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart tries to break free but Draught pushes him back against the cage.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hart has Draught pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Hart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Draught dives in for a single leg takedown but Hart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Draught avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught working aggressively here.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draught or not.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught misses with some punches.
Draught throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Draught pushes off an throws an elbow but Hart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlton Draught has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hart stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught. #T1#
Draught working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draught pushes off an throws an elbow but Hart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draught tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draught working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draught is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Draught is working for takedown but Hart is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Draught fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Draught looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Draught tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Draught back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart gets through Draught's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draught fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draught is keeping busy.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Draught misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draught misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hart to work.
Hart pushes Draught back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draught lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draught avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaetan Hart.
Hart swings wildly with an uppercut but Draught uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart lands an uppercut.
Draught misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draught creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draught looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draught working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draught.
Draught tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Draught misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Hart.
Hart trying to stall but Draught improves his position.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draught lands with a light punch inside.
Draught has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hart after a bit of a struggle.
Draught cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Draught lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draught misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draught swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draught misses with the head strike.
Draught lands a body shot.
Draught lands a left hand.
Draught has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Draught makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draught lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draught misses with a body punch
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draught, as that shot connected.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Hart slips a jab from Draught.
Hart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draught lands with a right hand.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Draught misses with a body shot.
Hart throws out a counter right but Draught avoids it with no problem.
Draught connects with a crisp jab.
Draught keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carlton Draught is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draught rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draught tries to clinch up.
Draught sizes up Hart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draught lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
#T1#
Draught lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draught dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Draught's shoulder, as Draught tries to avoid the shot.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart takes one to the chin there.
Draught lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.#CL#
Draught closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draught pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Draught keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hart stalling in the clinch.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draught.
Hart stalling.
Hart tries to land knees in the clinch but Draught avoids the damage to the body.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draught pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaetan Hart.
A left lands for Draught.
It looks like Draught has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Draught paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draught feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hart throws a leg kick but Draught checks it.
Draught throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draught tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hart misses.
A little feinted left hand from Draught on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draught misses with a body shot.
Hart appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draught lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draught.
Draught scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Draught closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to 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!
Draught stalling. #T4#
Draught'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Draught showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draught has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Draught!
A very excited looking Carlton Draught 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryland Bronx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronx lands a glancing blow to the side of Kim's head.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Bronx throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim closes the distance but Bronx moves to the side #TD#
and Bronx counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Bronx finish him?
Bronx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Bronx is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronx is working hard here to advance position.
Bronx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bronx slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronx. #T1#
Bronx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Bronx wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronx has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Bronx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronx wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronx thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim is not content to let Bronx control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronx wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Kim trying to hold on to Bronx's head to control him but Bronx postures up.
Bronx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronx tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kim.
Kim tries to roll over but Bronx keeps him under control.
Bronx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Bronx decides to return to a standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronx.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Bronx uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bronx.#T3#
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronx.
Bronx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react.
Ryland Bronx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim leaves his chin hanging out and Bronx seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kim crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryland Bronx!
A very excited looking Ryland Bronx 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimes clinches.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong misses with a double jab
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Grimes pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.#T1##CL#
Kong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong with a nice calf kick.
Kong throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Grimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kong throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Tai Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradly Grimes.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Tai Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Kong is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grimes. #T2#
Kong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grimes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kong!
Grimes avoids the attempt from Kong to control.#SUB2#
Grimes working for a guillotine from mount but Kong is in no mood to give up.
Kong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Grimes wants to take Kong's back here but Kong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Grimes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grimes wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Grimes with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Grimes working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Grimes loads up with a big shot that hurts Kong! He's pulled Grimes in close but Grimes has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kong survive? More strikes from Grimes and Kong is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bradly Grimes!
A very excited looking Bradly Grimes 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 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw shoots in but Grandall avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (0) vs (2) Shaw
Grandall is not content to let Shaw control the position.#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Grandall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grandall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall gets full guard.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Grandall has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Heliogabale feints and as Darkins raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Darkins
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale'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.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.#T1#
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (2) Darkins
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins postures up.
#SUB#
Heliogabale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Darkins off! Darkins jumps back into Heliogabale's guard. #T3#
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darkins passes into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Darkins#T4#
Darkins avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Heliogabale is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (2) vs (8) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heliogabale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Heliogabale 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 Darkins gets his way!
Heliogabale is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Darkins tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Heliogabale manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (8) Darkins
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins gets full guard.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Darkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale won't allow Darkins to sweep him here. #T7#
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins postures up.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (8) vs (12) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.
Darkins sneaks back into half guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Darkins is defending the position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins moves into full guard.
#T12#
Darkins 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: Heliogabale (11) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins controlling the action here.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins not doing much here.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (17) Darkins
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (20) Darkins
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Darkins is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (11) vs (23) Darkins
Darkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Heliogabale pushed the leg off.
Darkins is controlling the position but Heliogabale somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (23) Darkins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (25) Darkins
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Heliogabale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 25 to 13.
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim blocks a jab.
Bronx lands a jab to the head.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronx defends well and Kim ends up having to push Bronx into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kim is trying to push Bronx away but Bronx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronx.
Bronx prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronx.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronx.
Kim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim is trying to break free.
Bronx scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bronx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Bronx catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Bronx just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronx wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronx looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim is looking for a counter combo.#KD2#
Bronx lands a big right hand that sends Kim crashing to the mat! Bronx stays standing though and waves Kim back to his feet!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronx cracks Kim with a hook to the temple - Kim is on wobbly legs here! Bronx swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kim falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bronx wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryland Bronx!
Ryland Bronx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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