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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Rage 4
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Tallygostos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Tallygostos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tallygostos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tallygostos defends well.
Tallygostos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.#SUB2#
Tallygostos drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tallygostos off! Tallygostos jumps back into Jackson's guard. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
Tallygostos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Tallygostos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tallygostos has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Tallygostos landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tallygostos passes into half guard.
Tallygostos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tallygostos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tallygostos wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallygostos controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tallygostos maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tallygostos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Tallygostos stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tallygostos drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallygostos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tallygostos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tallygostos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Tallygostos stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tallygostos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tallygostos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Jackson is working an open guard so Tallygostos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tallygostos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallygostos leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Tallygostos takes the fight into the clinch.
Tallygostos tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson jumps guard but Tallygostos stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tallygostos to keep the fight standing.
Jackson wants to stall.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tallygostos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Tallygostos content to control rather than advance.
Tallygostos passes to full mount!
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tallygostos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Tallygostos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Tallygostos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Tallygostos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tallygostos wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tallygostos tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tallygostos misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Tallygostos, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Tallygostos against the cage but Tallygostos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Tallygostos closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Tallygostos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tallygostos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tallygostos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson has an active guard here but Tallygostos has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Tallygostos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tallygostos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tallygostos scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Tallygostos content just to control the position here.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tallygostos working the ground and pound effectively.
Tallygostos controlling from mount.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Tallygostos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tallygostos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tallygostos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Julius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Tallygostos in his half guard.
Qwinn Tallygostos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Tallygostos 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qwinn Tallygostos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallygostos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qwinn Tallygostos! |
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Event:
Rage 4
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mrayer digs a good body shot into Theodorakis's ribs.
Theodorakis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Theodorakis avoids a kick to the body.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis stops Mrayer from passing to mount.
Theodorakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mrayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Theodorakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mrayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mrayer staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mrayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodorakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mrayer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mrayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mrayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Theodorakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mrayer misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mrayer swings around for an armbar but Theodorakis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mrayer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mrayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorakis wants to get up but he can't break Mrayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mrayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Mrayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard. #T4##SU2#
Theodorakis is working an open guard so Mrayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Theodorakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Mrayer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mrayer pulls guard.
Mrayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theodorakis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mrayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datty Mrayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mrayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodorakis's half guard.
Theodorakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mrayer misses the jab.#TD2#
Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis sneaks out the side door and pushes Mrayer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrayer throws the kick towards the body but Theodorakis avoids it.#TD2#
Mrayer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodorakis to the ground. Mrayer is now in Theodorakis's guard.
Mrayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mrayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodorakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mrayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theodorakis's head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mrayer advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mrayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodorakis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mrayer scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Mrayer tries for a kimura but Theodorakis is defending well.
Mrayer is staying tight to Theodorakis's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Mrayer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD2#
Mrayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theodorakis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mrayer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Mrayer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Mrayer shoots in and bounces Theodorakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mrayer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.
Mrayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Mrayer stands up from Theodorakis's guard - Mrayer perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Datty Mrayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mrayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer. #SUB2#
Mrayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theodorakis is just riding it out for now. Mrayer eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Mrayer decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mrayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theodorakis wants to get back to his feet but Mrayer passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Mrayer trying to control the pace.
Datty Mrayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mrayer tries to pass to full mount but Theodorakis defends it.
Mrayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Mrayer is pressing down on Theodorakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodorakis is holding on for now.
Mrayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodoros Theodorakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mrayer wants to free his trapped foot but Theodorakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mrayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mrayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mrayer is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Mrayer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mrayer tightens his grip and picks Theodorakis up, before dumping him to the ground. Theodorakis manages to land in guard.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datty Mrayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mrayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Datty Mrayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mrayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datty Mrayer! |
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Event:
Rage 2
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day fails with the takedown.
Slaveriso lands with a good body shot.
Slaveriso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaveriso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day shoots for a takedown but Slaveriso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Day has closed the distance and engaged Slaveriso in a clinch.
#TD#
Day is trying to trip Slaveriso. He has hold of a leg but Slaveriso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Day persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Slaveriso is looking to stand back up but Day counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slaveriso. #REVB#
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slaveriso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!#T1#
Slaveriso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day.
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slaveriso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Day is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slaveriso has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Day is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slaveriso sees it coming and defends easily.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slaveriso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU#
Day stands up out of the half guard.
Slaveriso misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Slaveriso.
Slaveriso throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaveriso circles away quickly and effectively.
Day fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranndee Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown. Slaveriso tries to sprawl out of it but Day keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slaveriso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Slaveriso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slaveriso lands a lovely overhand right.
Sidney Slaveriso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaveriso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Day counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slaveriso pushes Day off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaveriso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaveriso avoids the head kick by Day.
Slaveriso catches Day with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Ranndee Day has been cut.
Slaveriso throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Slaveriso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slaveriso's waist but Slaveriso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day is breathing heavily.
Slaveriso throws a monster overhand right that drops Day! Slaveriso follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sidney Slaveriso! |
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Event:
Rage 2
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Mrayer has closed the distance and engaged Bargnastumus in a clinch.
#BC2#
Mrayer breaks the clinch.
Bargnastumus throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Mrayer counters by moving into the clinch.
Mrayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mrayer taking a breather.
Bargnastumus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mrayer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mrayer stops a takedown attempt from Bargnastumus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bargnastumus is working for takedown but Mrayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Bargnastumus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bargnastumus is working for takedown but Mrayer is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mrayer pulls Bargnastumus into guard.
#SUB#
Bargnastumus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mrayer keeping full guard, as Bargnastumus tries to pass. #T1#
Mrayer wants to stand and escape but Bargnastumus is having none of it.
Mrayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mrayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mrayer wants to improve his position but instead Bargnastumus has moved into half guard.
Mrayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Bargnastumus wants to control but Mrayer is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mrayer wants to control but Bargnastumus is keeping busy.
Bargnastumus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mrayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bargnastumus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mrayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bargnastumus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bargnastumus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mrayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mrayer trying to hold on to Bargnastumus's head to control him but Bargnastumus postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mrayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bargnastumus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mrayer goes for a double leg but Bargnastumus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bargnastumus continues to drive forward.#T3##TD2#
Mrayer drives through with a takedown into Bargnastumus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mrayer postures up in Bargnastumus's guard and throws a big left but Bargnastumus blocks it.
Mrayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mrayer wants to control from the top but Bargnastumus keeps moving.
Mrayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bargnastumus keeping full guard, as Mrayer tries to pass. #T4#
Bargnastumus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bargnastumus wants to stand and escape but Mrayer is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Bargnastumus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mrayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bargnastumus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mrayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bargnastumus 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.
Mrayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bargnastumus is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Datty Mrayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mrayer clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mrayer breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mrayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bargnastumus sprawls well initially but Mrayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bargnastumus is staying active underneath Mrayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mrayer stalling.
Mrayer wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bargnastumus is staying active underneath Mrayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mrayer in particular looking to stall.#ES#
Bargnastumus pushes Mrayer off and gets back to his feet.
Bargnastumus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Mrayer gets a double leg takedown into Bargnastumus's guard.
Bargnastumus pushes Mrayer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mrayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bargnastumus sprawls well. He's pushed Mrayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bargnastumus closes the distance and pushes Mrayer back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bargnastumus gets control of Mrayer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bargnastumus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bargnastumus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Bargnastumus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mrayer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bargnastumus has tightened it up now! Mrayer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonardo Bargnastumus! |
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Event:
Rage 2
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macadoo .
Tallygostos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macadoo grinds an elbow into Tallygostos's temple.
Macadoo cracks Tallygostos with a big right hand but Tallygostos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tallygostos is looking to regain half guard here but Macadoo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tallygostos struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Macadoo crashes against the mat.
Macadoo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tallygostos parries the strikes from Macadoo easily there. Macadoo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tallygostos to escape.
Macadoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tallygostos tries to buck Macadoo off but Macadoo is having none of it.
Macadoo landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macadoo scoring with punches and elbows.
Macadoo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macadoo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Tallygostos tries to buck Macadoo off but Macadoo is having none of it.
Tallygostos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Macadoo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tallygostos is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallygostos dodges the ground and pound from Macadoo .
Macadoo lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Tallygostos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macadoo throws an elbow but Tallygostos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Macadoo in side control, throwing shots but Tallygostos defends.
Macadoo working the ground and pound.
Macadoo working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Tallygostos is rocked!
Tallygostos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tallygostos is still in real trouble! Can Macadoo finish him?
Macadoo lands a strong strike to the head of Tallygostos. That's dazed him! Macadoo looking to finish here. Tallygostos is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Macadoo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adreen Macadoo ! |
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Event:
Rage 1
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ connects with a body shot.#TD#
Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Troy stops Christ from standing up.
Troy is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Troy throws a big elbow that misses.
Troy won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Troy.
Troy won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Troy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troy throwing strikes but missing.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Troy throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Troy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troy postures up in Christ's guard and throws a big left but Christ blocks it.
Troy is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Troy postures up in Christ's guard and throws a big left but Christ blocks it.
Troy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ wants to stand up but Troy is controlling him.
Troy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Troy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ wants to stand up but Troy is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Troy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Paulix Troy has been cut.#KD2#
Christ lands a big right hand that sends Troy crashing to the mat! Christ stays standing though and waves Troy back to his feet!#ROC2#Troy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Troy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Troy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oh Troy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The ground and pound from Troy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Christ is trying to buck Troy off.
Troy seems to have got his legs back now.
Troy is chipping away with strikes.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Troy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Troy drags him back down.
Christ 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.
Troy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Troy.
Christ tries to escape but Troy is in control. #T3#
Troy working the ground and pound but Christ is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Troy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Troy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Troy prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Troy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Troy tries to score with some ground and pound. Christ controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christ is trying to buck Troy off.
Troy throws an elbow but Christ slips to the side and avoids it well.
Troy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Troy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Christ parries the strikes from Troy easily there. Troy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Christ to escape.
Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Troy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Troy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Troy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Christ managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Troy.
Christ is pushing Troy's head away, looking to escape. Troy manages to hold on to the position though.
Troy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Paulix Troy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulix Troy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
#KD2#
Christ drops Troy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Troy looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#TD#
Troy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christ tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Troy is in Christ's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Troy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Troy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now.
Troy throws a big right hand that misses.
Troy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Troy won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Troy throws an elbow that misses. Christ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Troy's guard. Nice move by Christ!#REVB#
Troy wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ wants to stand but Troy is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Paulix Troy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Christ's jab looks to have found its range, popping Troy under the eye.
Troy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Troy dives in and scores a takedown into Christ's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ wants to stand up but Troy is controlling him. #SUB#
Troy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Troy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Troy prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Troy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ wants to stand and escape but Troy is having none of it. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Troy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Jon Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Troy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Troy tries to score with some ground and pound. Christ controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christ takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Christ is trying to buck Troy off.#SUB#
Troy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Troy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Troy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Troy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Troy prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Troy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christ is avoiding damage well.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Troy has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Troy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Christ dodges the ground and pound from Troy.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Troy.
Christ defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Troy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulix Troy'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Troy has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Christ counters with a crisp one two that drops Troy! Christ thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Troy to his feet! Troy is in big trouble!
Christ is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Troy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Troy is out cold! Christ holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Christ!
A relieved looking Jon Christ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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