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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Drago throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Kass Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drago defends well and Walker ends up having to push Drago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drago's waist but Drago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Kass Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Walker shoots in.
Drago throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Walker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Walker.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Walker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
#CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Mkenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva Barbosa uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mkenn is working an open guard so Da Silva Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mkenn throws a hook but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Mkenn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn. #CL#
Mkenn closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Mkenn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Mkenn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3##BC#
Mkenn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with the combination.
Da Silva Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mkenn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mkenn. #T4#
Mkenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut even more.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Da Silva Barbosa misses. #CL#
Mkenn clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mkenn decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Da Silva Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Mkenn. Mkenn maintains the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mkenn lands an elbow just above Da Silva Barbosa 's eye.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkenn goes for a takedown attempt but Da Silva Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mkenn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mkenn moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Da Silva Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
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!#CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Mkenn leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Mkenn keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva Barbosa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
Mkenn wants to sweep here but Da Silva Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Mkenn looking to control.
#T4#
Mkenn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva Barbosa is controlling him.
Mkenn working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Mkenn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Mkenn rushes Da Silva Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mkenn prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Mkenn.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break free but Mkenn pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mkenn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mkenn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva Barbosa.#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Da Silva Barbosa avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Da Silva Barbosa against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mkenn pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Mkenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn tests Da Silva Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn scores with the left hand. Da Silva Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn misses with a head kick.
Mkenn throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is quick to defend against it.
Da Silva Barbosa scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mkenn misses with the combination.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage. #T4#
Mkenn throws a head kick that Da Silva Barbosa semi-blocks.
Da Silva Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mkenn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva Barbosa's guard.
Da Silva Barbosa has his feet on Mkenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Mkenn with a nice calf kick.
Mkenn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.#CL#
Mkenn has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Mkenn jumps guard and drags Da Silva Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Da Silva Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Mkenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mkenn, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Mkenn!
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'. |
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Event:
SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Drago shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
Soto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soto is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Drago is trying for a kimura here. Soto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Markov sizes up Mkenn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mkenn looks to clinch
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mkenn looks winded!
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mkenn off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Markov cracks Mkenn with an uppercut from hell and Mkenn crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Markov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Mkenn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mkenn is still in real trouble! Can Markov finish him?
Markov continues to stall.
Markov'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.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mkenn seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Markov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mkenn slips a jab from Markov.#KD#
Markov cracks Mkenn with a big right hand and Mkenn goes down!
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Markov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mkenn leaves his chin hanging out and Markov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mkenn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton managing to control the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#T4#
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Peyton control the position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position.
Peyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Peyton#T8#
Peyton fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago regains half guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Peyton#T10#
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Peyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Peyton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Mkenn lands an overhand right.
Manau avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Manau misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Manau lands a left and a right that send Mkenn crashing to the mat, dazed. Manau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Manau does no damage.
Mkenn feinted with a counter takedown.
Manau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkenn.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Manau circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkenn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manau.
Manau throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Manau misses with a two punch combination.
Manau throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manau misses the jab.
Good exchange - Mkenn coming out on top.
Mkenn moves out of range of the strikes.
Manau misses with a straight right.
Mkenn scores with a one two! Manau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Manau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manau takes a swing at Mkenn's ribcage but misses.
Manau looks to land a right hand but Mkenn moved out of range.
Manau misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manau throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Mkenn attempts a counter takedown but Manau avoids it well and moves away.
Manau blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn blocks it.
Manau misses with a wild body shot.
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mkenn.#CUT#It looks like Sherman Manau has been cut.#CL#
Mkenn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mkenn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manau's efforts to push away.
Manau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Manau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Manau with a hook.
Manau misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manau throws a lazy right hand but Mkenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manau misses the jab.
Manau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Manau misses.
Manau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mkenn.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Manau circles away.
A big left from Manau misses.
Manau avoids the head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is breathing heavily.
Manau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mkenn closes the distance but Manau moves to the side
and Manau counters with a straight right hand.
Mkenn slips a jab and a cross from Manau.
Manau tries to bum rush Mkenn with a series of wild strikes but Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Mkenn needs to keep his hands up - Manau had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Mkenn is rocked!
Manau misses with a straight right.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
Mkenn throws a series of strikes that have Manau backpedaling.
Manau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mkenn.
Mkenn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manau.
Mkenn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manau takes a step back to recover.
Mkenn slips under a jab from Manau.
Mkenn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mkenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manau.
Manau throws a right hand that Mkenn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mkenn also avoids with ease.
Manau throws the left hand but Mkenn avoids the punch easily.
Mkenn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Manau misses.
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Manau.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Manau with a series of wild strikes but Manau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manau misses with a few strikes there.
Mkenn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mkenn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manau's head.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manau.
Mkenn scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Manau.
Manau swings for the body but Mkenn moves out of range.
Mkenn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manau scores with a one two! Mkenn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Manau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mkenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manau.
Mkenn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
Manau misses with a looping right.
Mkenn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manau.
Mkenn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manau in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mkenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manau.
#CL#
Mkenn pushes Manau up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manau will feel that in the morning.
Manau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Justin Mkenn's cut is getting worse.
Sherman Manau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mkenn throws a series of punches but Manau avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Manau misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Manau pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manau! But no joy.
Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manau.
Manau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mkenn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manau moves away.
Manau misses with a straight left.
Mkenn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manau circles away quickly and effectively.
Manau misses with the combination.
#CL#
Mkenn has closed the distance and engaged Manau in a clinch.
#BC2#
Manau manages to break the clinch.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manau throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Manau misses. #T2#
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justin Mkenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mkenn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mkenn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manau swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Mkenn darts in and clinches Manau up against the cage.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manau fails to land.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manau is looking to break free of the clinch but Mkenn has double underhooks. #T3#
Mkenn gets through Manau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manau wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Mkenn prevents Manau from breaking the clinch.
Mkenn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Manau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manau throws a jab when Mkenn was well out of range.
Mkenn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manau.
Mkenn tries to counter with a takedown but Manau is quick to defend against it.
Manau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manau just misses with a punch to the body.
Manau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mkenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Mkenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Manau throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Mkenn has closed the distance and engaged Manau in a clinch.
Manau is trying to force a seperation but Mkenn has the dominant position.
Manau is trying to push Mkenn away but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mkenn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manau is trying to break the clinch but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.
Mkenn has Manau pressed against the cage, preventing Manau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manau is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sherman Manau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mkenn.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Manau keeps it at a distance.
Manau throws a hook but Mkenn avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mkenn. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Mkenn moves into the clinch successfully.
Mkenn looking to slow down the pace here.
Manau can't break the clinch.
Mkenn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manau backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manau tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manau's defenses. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Manau finds it's way through Mkenn's defenses. #T1#
Manau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mkenn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manau backs up against the cage.
Mkenn moves in looking to clinch but Manau pushes him off.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Manau keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manau! But no joy.
Manau throws a nice looking combination but Mkenn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Manau.
Mkenn slips a jab from Manau.
Manau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mkenn doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing.
Manau misses with a looping right.
Donk. Manau catches Mkenn right on the button with a cross.
Mkenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mkenn slips a straight right by Manau.
Manau slips a jab and a cross from Mkenn.
It seemed like Manau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Manau finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mkenn. Manau does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Manau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkenn moves away.
Manau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manau throws a right and a left that Mkenn avoids nicely.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manau sprawls and moves away.
Manau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mkenn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manau.
Manau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mkenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manau.
Manau throws a series of punches but Mkenn avoids them all with ease.
Mkenn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mkenn dodges the punch combination from Manau.
No joy there for Manau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mkenn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manau tries to circle away but Mkenn has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Manau wants to break free but Mkenn has control.
Mkenn prevents Manau from breaking the clinch.
Manau tries to break the clinch but Mkenn is controlling the position.
Manau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mkenn lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manau throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Mkenn.
Manau looks to throw the jab but Mkenn is out of range.
Mkenn lands a head kick. Manau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manau connects with a nice looking jab.
Mkenn tries to clinch there but Manau circles away.
Mkenn ducks right into an uppercut from Manau. #T4#
Mkenn throws a body shot but no joy.
Manau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Manau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mkenn doesn't seem phased though.
Manau looks to land a combination but Mkenn avoids it well.
Mkenn moves away from the strike by Manau. #CL#
Mkenn drives through and clinches with Manau against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manau wants to break free but Mkenn has control.
#BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mkenn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justin Mkenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman Manau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manau throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Manau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Manau!
After the fight, Sherman Manau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Reserves darts in and clinches Mkenn up against the cage.
Reserves wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Mkenn - that landed with a thud.
Reserves stalling against the cage.
Reserves wants to take the fight to the mat but Mkenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mkenn.
Reserves is working for takedown but Mkenn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reserves's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Android Reserves has been cut.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mkenn to keep the fight standing.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mkenn has Reserves up against the cage in a clinch.
Mkenn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reserves up against the cage.
Mkenn tries to land knees in the clinch but Reserves avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reserves jumps guard but Mkenn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reserves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mkenn is pressed up against the cage. Reserves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mkenn down to the mat. Mkenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mkenn slaps away a takedown attempt from Reserves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Mkenn. #CL2#
Reserves has closed the distance and engaged Mkenn in a clinch.
#T3#
Mkenn stops a takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mkenn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Mkenn stuffs the takedown.
Mkenn lands with a kick to the temple. Reserves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Reserves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves can't break the clinch.
Mkenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mkenn keeps control of Reserves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Reserves is trying to maintain a safe position but Mkenn gets an underhook and turns Reserves into the cage.
Reserves looking to stall.
Reserves is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mkenn has denied him.
Reserves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Reserves breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mkenn instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Reserves in his tracks for a moment.
Reserves is looking for a takedown.
Reserves tries to score a body lock takedown but Mkenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mkenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Reserves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mkenn lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Reserves pushes Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Reserves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Reserves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reserves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reserves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reserves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mkenn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reserves's body to avoid the submission. Reserves has instead reached around Mkenn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reserves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Reserves!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Reserves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Philbert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drago (0) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drago's legs.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is trying to work for a sweep but Philbert has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (6) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Philbert wants to take Drago's back here but Drago is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (9) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Drago right now.
Drago prevents Philbert from getting a body triangle.
Drago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Drago stops Philbert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Philbert not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (12) Philbert
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert fails to take his opponent's back.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Philbert prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Philbert pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (15) Philbert
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Philbert looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Philbert is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drago to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drago (0) vs (18) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drago is defending well though. Philbert let's go of the attempt for now.
Philbert trying to control.#SUB2#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Philbert.
Drago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Philbert's guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (18) Philbert#T7##SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (20) Philbert
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (23) Philbert
Drago is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Philbert is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (26) Philbert
Philbert is looking to work his way around to Drago's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Drago is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago 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.#T9#
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (29) Philbert
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Philbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Drago tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Philbert tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB2#
Philbert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #T11#
Drago 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.#SUB2#
Philbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philbert controlling the pace. #T12##SUB#
Drago has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Philbert escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Philbert! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (32) Philbert
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace.
Drago wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #T13##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (2) vs (35) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Philbert controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Philbert advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (2) vs (37) Philbert
Philbert controlling from mount.
Drago can't escape the position.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 37 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drago to the mat! Drago manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mason uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Mason
Drago tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Mason slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason 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. #T5#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Mason
Mason is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position. #T8#
Mason taking a breather here.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago stops Mason from passing to mount.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (10) Mason
Drago can't escape the position.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Mason trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB2#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Mason passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason not doing much here.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (13) Mason
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 13 to 0.
After the big win, Bea Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: White (4) vs (0) Drago
White tries to advance to mount but can't.
White controls the position from side control.#SUB#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White controls the position.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago trying to remain calm as White controls from the top position.
Drago tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
White wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
White tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well. #SUB#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
White'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.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago gets full guard.#SUB2#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but White uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: White (7) vs (0) Drago#SUB#
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White is staying tight to Drago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (7) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
White trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Drago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White trying to control the position but Drago manages to sink in the hooks.
White breaks Drago's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (9) vs (4) Drago
White pushing down on Drago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5##SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage. #SUB#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago is in trouble now - White has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White (12) vs (4) Drago
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drago prevents White from taking his back.#T6##SUB#
White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drago is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can. #SUB#
White is working for a guillotine from mount but Drago frees his head quite easily.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
White looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White. #SUB#
White looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
White prevents Drago from getting the reversal.#T7#
White is looking to work his way around to Drago's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
White trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.#T8#
White wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
White wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well. #SUB#
White is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
White wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago wants to sweep but White has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White (15) vs (4) Drago
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well. #T10#
Drago is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Drago is still trying to improve position.
White controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from White.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because White is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Drago is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking for a kimura from the bottom but White passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White (18) vs (4) Drago#SUB#
White in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray White!
A less than humble Ray White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 32
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Walker tests Drago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Drago tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Drago's head back.
#ROC2#Drago is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker misses with a low kick.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Drago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##KD2#
Walker sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Walker is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Drago swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Walker.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Walker throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walker throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.#T2#
Walker misses with a straight right.
Drago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drago scrambles back to his feet.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker lands a jab.
Walker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drago throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Drago blocks the body kick.
Walker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Drago seems unphased.
Drago throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drago misses the jab.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker avoids the body shot from Drago.
#T3#
Drago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Drago out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wheeler Walker! |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Drago shoots in and bounces Lake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Drago
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Drago
Drago is trying to improve his position.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake works to advance to full mount. Drago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (6) vs (2) Drago
Lake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Drago is pressing down on Lake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Lake content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Drago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Drago wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Drago keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass. #T5#
Lake wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Lake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lake slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake controlling the action here. #SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#T7##SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
Lake prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drago manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Drago tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Drago looks winded!#SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Lake.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold.
Lake wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lake is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#T11#
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Lake prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lake is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Lake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Lake eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Lake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Drago is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Beukes shoots in and drives through. Mkenn sprawls well.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Beukes keeps it at a distance.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Beukes with a series of wild strikes but Beukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mkenn pinned against the cage. Mkenn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mkenn!
#CUT2#It looks like Witse Beukes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukes's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Mkenn. That snapped Beukes's head back.
Mkenn lands with a slapping head kick.
Justin Mkenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkenn connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Mkenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mkenn misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukes dives in and grabs Mkenn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mkenn pushes down on Beukes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Witse Beukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mkenn.
Beukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mkenn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mkenn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD2#
Mkenn lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Beukes sprawling to the canvas. Mkenn follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Beukes hang on? #CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Beukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mkenn pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Beukes is looking to escape.#SUB#
Beukes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Beukes actively working from the bottom here.
Beukes is breathing heavily.
Beukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beukes.#SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mkenn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mkenn has managed to get both his arms back between Beukes's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Beukes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mkenn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily.
Mkenn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beukes is proving hard to escape from.
Mkenn trying to control but Beukes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mkenn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beukes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily.
Mkenn wanted to stand there but Beukes had control of the position. #SUB#
Beukes looking for a guillotine here but Mkenn defends easily.
#SUB#
Beukes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mkenn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mkenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Witse Beukes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mkenn lands with a kick to the temple. Beukes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Beukes with that takedown attempt.
Beukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkenn moves to clinch but Beukes breaks away #TD#
and Beukes counters with a single leg into guard. Mkenn didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukes lands a couple of digs.
Beukes scoring with some ground and pound.
Beukes distracts Mkenn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Witse Beukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Beukes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beukes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beukes lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Beukes forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beukes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Beukes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mkenn defends it well.
Beukes lands strikes from half guard.
Beukes prevents Mkenn from improving his position.
Beukes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Beukes lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Beukes stands up and beckons Mkenn to join him on the feet.
Mkenn wants to clinch up but Beukes keeps it at a distance.
Beukes tries to counter by clinching up but Mkenn breaks away and moves out of range.
Justin Mkenn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mkenn connects with a body shot.
Mkenn scores with a sloppy right hand. Beukes should have avoided that one. #TD#
Beukes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mkenn to the mat! Mkenn manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Beukes drops back looking for a leg! Mkenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkenn manages to kick Beukes off! Beukes jumps back into Mkenn's guard.
Beukes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mkenn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beukes throws a big elbow that misses.
Beukes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.
Mkenn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mkenn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beukes.
Beukes throwing strikes from guard but Mkenn blocks nicely.
Beukes chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beukes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.
Mkenn is trying to control the position but Beukes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beukes drops back looking for a leg! Mkenn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkenn manages to kick Beukes off! Beukes jumps back into Mkenn's guard.
Beukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beukes with a nice head shot there.
Beukes postures up in Mkenn's guard and throws a big left but Mkenn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beukes 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.
Beukes wants to pass the guard but Mkenn is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mkenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beukes feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Witse Beukes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Witse Beukes'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mkenn scores with a nice right hand.
Mkenn lands a high kick!
Mkenn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mkenn tries to clinch up but Beukes circles away and keeps his distance.
Beukes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mkenn.
Mkenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mkenn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#Jeez, Witse Beukes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mkenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkenn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beukes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beukes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mkenn manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mkenn misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Beukes counters with a single leg into guard. Mkenn didn't expect that.
Beukes stands and throws Mkenn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukes working the ground and pound.#T1#
Beukes lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Beukes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mkenn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Witse Beukes! |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkinson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up.
#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Drago postures up.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Drago frees his head nicely. Oh but Atkinson has switched to an armbar! Drago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Drago
Gaul stalling.
Gaul'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.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul 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. #SUB2#
Drago working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
#T1#
Gaul content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gaul passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Drago 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.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Drago
Gaul controlling from mount. #T2#
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drago can't escape the position.
Gaul content just to control the position here.
Drago can't escape the position.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gaul trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Gaul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Drago is controlling an arm, preventing Gaul from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gaul looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is still trying to improve position.
Drago regains half guard.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gaul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Drago
Drago tries to improve position but can't.
Drago is not content to let Gaul control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Drago
Gaul is doing well to control the position and prevent Drago from advancing to side control.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaul is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaul controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Gaul pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gaul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gaul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gaul! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (12) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul moves into full mount! Drago won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (15) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gaul.
Gaul tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Drago stops Gaul from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Drago is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (18) vs (2) Drago#T8#
Drago wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gaul looking to break Drago's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drago remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gaul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Drago has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gaul has the hooks in. Drago is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago is in bad spot here.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gaul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Drago has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
#T9#
Will Gaul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Gaul is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drago rolls, trying to escape but Gaul keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Drago fending off the submission attempt from Gaul. #SUB#
Gaul tightening his grip on Drago, looking for the choke.
Gaul controlling well, preventing Drago from escaping the position.
#T10##SUB#
Gaul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drago is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drago has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TD 12
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fredrich tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Drago throws a body punch but Fredrich moves out of range.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Fredrich slips the punch.#CL2#
Fredrich clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago avoiding damage as Fredrich throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Fredrich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drago tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago blocking the ground and pound.
Drago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fredrich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fredrich has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Drago is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Walker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Drago's coaches at LA Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T7##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker controlling the pace.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Walker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker stalling.
Drago is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Walker prevents Drago from improving his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T14#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mkenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Mkenn moves away and avoids it.
Mkenn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Mkenn tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Mkenn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mkenn.
Mkenn lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Mkenn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Mkenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Mkenn is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Barnes like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Barnes from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Mkenn! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orlude Spiritscar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Spiritscar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drago quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Spiritscar
Spiritscar trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago's coaches at LA Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Drago looking for a kimura from the bottom but Spiritscar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Spiritscar
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spiritscar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spiritscar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Spiritscar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drago's legs.
Spiritscar trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Drago is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Spiritscar is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spiritscar trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Spiritscar 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.
#T2##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spiritscar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spiritscar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is not content to let Spiritscar control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Spiritscar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spiritscar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spiritscar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drago (4) vs (5) Spiritscar
I really don't envy Spiritscar right now.
#SUB#
Drago is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Spiritscar turns into Drago and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (4) vs (7) Spiritscar
Drago keeping moving, preventing Spiritscar from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Spiritscar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spiritscar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spiritscar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Spiritscar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spiritscar pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drago tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Spiritscar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (4) vs (10) Spiritscar
Spiritscar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Spiritscar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Spiritscar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Spiritscar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spiritscar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spiritscar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Spiritscar has a good base and remains in mount.
Spiritscar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Spiritscar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spiritscar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Spiritscar has a good base and remains in mount.
Drago 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: Drago (6) vs (10) Spiritscar
Spiritscar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spiritscar trying to control the position.
Drago advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (9) vs (10) Spiritscar#T7##SUB#
Drago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spiritscar, who protects the arm well.
Spiritscar tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position. #SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Drago is trying to get an arm triangle but Spiritscar is defending well. #SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spiritscar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Spiritscar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking for a kimura but Spiritscar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drago to get the leverage.
Spiritscar is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spiritscar avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Spiritscar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Spiritscar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Spiritscar is defending against the submission attempts here by Drago.
#T9#
Spiritscar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spiritscar.#SUB2#
Spiritscar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#SUB#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drago preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spiritscar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (9) vs (12) Spiritscar#T10#
Drago keeping moving, preventing Spiritscar from controlling successfully.
Spiritscar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Spiritscar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spiritscar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spiritscar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (9) vs (15) Spiritscar
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Spiritscar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (9) vs (18) Spiritscar#T11#
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Spiritscar wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spiritscar's best efforts.
Spiritscar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spiritscar trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Spiritscar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Spiritscar is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
#T12##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spiritscar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Spiritscar seems content to control.#T13#
Spiritscar is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Drago with the active half guard here but Spiritscar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (9) vs (21) Spiritscar
Spiritscar is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spiritscar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago tries to bench press Spiritscar off him but Spiritscar keeps the position.
Spiritscar wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago looking for a sweep but Spiritscar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (9) vs (23) Spiritscar#T14#
Spiritscar looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Spiritscar has a good base and remains in mount.
Spiritscar tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Spiritscar prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spiritscar wins on points by 23 to 9.
Orlude Spiritscar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Drago tries to get set, Berry tries to push him back and clinch up but Drago manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Berry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (4) vs (0) Drago
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Berry stalls from top position.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Drago keeps trying to improve his position.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago 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.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Berry'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (7) vs (0) Drago
Drago stops Berry from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Drago 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: Berry (7) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berry keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago is still trying to improve position.
Berry looking to control.
Berry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (9) vs (2) Drago
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berry uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (12) vs (2) Drago
Drago tries to bench press Berry off him but Berry keeps the position. #SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Berry wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago tries to bench press Berry off him but Berry keeps the position.
Berry wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berry off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (12) vs (6) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berry for a finish.
Berry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drago's guard. Nice work there by Berry.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (14) vs (6) Drago
Berry 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.
Berry trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Berry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Berry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Berry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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TD8
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
House scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House looks to land a combination. Drago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
House thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but House swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago misses with a body shot
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and House counters with a nice body shot.
House scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Drago is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
House fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
House keeps the fight on the outside.
House digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Drago missing with a left hand there. House was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
House lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
House looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drago tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House works over Drago's head and body with a nice combination.
House throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
The crowd cheers as House lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drago doesn't seem phased though.
Drago drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from House.
House lands the left hand.
House connects with a jab.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
#T2#
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drago at a distance.
Drago throws a series of punches but House moves out of range.
House throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
House appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kass Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
House is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
House connects with a jab.
Drago tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
A big right from Drago misses.
House scores with a jab to the head.
House punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
Drago looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
House lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
House jabs Drago to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House moves away from the strike by Drago.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
Drago swings away with a body shot that misses
and House counters with a nice body shot.
Drago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drago is breathing heavily.
House lands with a straight right. Drago didn't see that one coming.
House dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House lands a head shot.
A jab from House finds it's way through Drago's defenses.
Drago misses with a jab to the body
and House counters with a left to the body.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drago's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Drago is rocked!
House lands a slapping body shot.
House cracks Drago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drago throws a sloppy body shot
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House lands a jab to the head.
Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
House scores with a body shot.
House digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.#T4#
Drago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
House scores with a jab to the body.
House scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drago doesn't seem bothered though.
House's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drago under the eye.
Drago walks into a jab.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
letting House counter with a right hand.
House throws a shot to the body.
Drago misses with a looping right.
House slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a left and a right that stings Drago.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
House lands a jab to the head.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago throws a body shot but no joy.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max House dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - House coming out on top.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago misses with a hook
and House counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago misses with a left hand
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
House swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drago.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
House cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
House jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House lands with a nice body punch.
House lands with a straight right. Drago didn't see that one coming.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a lovely shot to the body.
House lands with a nice combination. Drago backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
House cracks Drago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
House drops Drago with a straight right hand, right on the button! House follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max House!
In his post fight interview, Max House started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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