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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Pérez gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez lands an uppercut.
Romero working aggressively here.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero. #BC#
Pérez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pérez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pérez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pérez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pérez takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Pérez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pérezs head.
Pérez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands a right hand.
Pérez takes a shot to the head.
Pérez is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
Romero has Pérez pressed against the cage, preventing Pérez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pérez. #T2#
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pérez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pérez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Romero clinches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Pérez misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Pérez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Romero clinches.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Pérez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Romero. #T3#
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pérez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Romero prevents Pérez from breaking the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez blocking some punches.
Pérez blocking some punches.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez blocking some punches.
#T4#
Romero keeps control of Pérez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pérez has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero tries to clinch there but Pérez circles away.
Pérez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pérez swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Pérez throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.#CL2#
Romero forces Pérez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Pérez back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pérez throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Pérez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pérez keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero sizes up Pérez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Romero pushes Pérez up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pérez.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pérez is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pérez scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez misses with some punches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Pérez.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero rushes Pérez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
Pérez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pérez is trying to break free.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pérez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
A short uppercut from Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pérez.
Pérez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero keeps control of Pérez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero lands a right hand.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.#T3##BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Pérez circles away.
Pérez is looking to counter punch.
Pérez stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pérez throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pérez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero slips a straight right by Pérez.#CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Pérez.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pérez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Pérez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Romero clinches.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
#BC#
Pérez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Pérez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pérez.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pérez takes a shot to the head.
Pérez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pérez.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Pérez misses the shot to the body.
Pérez lands a lovely overhand right.
Pérez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero is looking to clinch but Pérez is avoiding it.
Pérez misses the jab.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Pérez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pérez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Pérez does no damage. #T1##CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Pérez.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pérez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pérez wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pérez.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ariel Pérez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Pérez tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Pérez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pérez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Romero.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pérez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Pérez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Romero keeps control of Pérez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Pérez's head.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pérez lands with a left to the head.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pérez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Romero.
Pérez tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Pérez is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.#BC#
Pérez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero defending well as Pérez loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Pérez in a clinch.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Romero. #T4#
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Pérez.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Pérez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Pérez.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Pérez's head.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
A very excited looking Ernesto Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Brlacher moves away from the strike by Metal.
Metal takes a swing at Brlacher's ribcage but misses.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Metal misses.
Brlacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metal.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal missing with a left hand there. Brlacher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metal throws a jab but it's blocked by Brlacher.
Metal misses with a hook.
Brlacher ducks under a wild hook from Metal.
Brlacher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brlacher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metal is not content to let Brlacher control the position.
Brlacher wants to pass to mount but Metal is defending the position. #T1#
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
Metal trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brlacher is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Brlacher wants to take a breather but Metal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brlacher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metal.
Brlacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metal lands a nice hook to Brlacher's body. Brlacher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metal's back!#T3#
Metal trying to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in full control for now.
Will Brlacher go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Metal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brlacher off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brlacher is really struggling to control Metal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Brlacher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brlacher controls the position.
Metal tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brlacher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Brlacher is looking for the choke from the back position but Metal is controlling his hands well.
Brlacher struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher is trying to control but Metal is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Metal wants to control but Brlacher is having none of it.
Brlacher misses with some ground and pound and Metal recovers position to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Debt Metal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Metal slaps away a takedown attempt from Brlacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Metal misses.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
#TD2#
Metal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Brlacher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Metal has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brlacher is squirming around, avoiding Metal's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Metal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brlacher is working to get back to half guard.
Metal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brlacher's face.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Metal looking to finish Brlacher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brlacher!
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brlacher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brlacher is not content to let Metal control the position.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metal is trying to control. Brlacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brlacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brlacher punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher is pressing down on Metal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Brlacher's brow.
Metal forces his way into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brlacher moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brlacher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Metal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brlacher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brlacher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brlacher moves away.
Brlacher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metal manages to circle out of the way.
Metal scores with a jab.
Metal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brlacher.
Metal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Brlacher is just out of range.
Debt Metal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Brlacher feinted with a counter takedown.
Brlacher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brlacher manages to avoid it.
Metal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brlacher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
#TD2#
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher tries to bench press Metal off him but Metal keeps the position.
Metal looks up at the clock and then as Brlacher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Metal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brlacher tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T2#
Brlacher is looking for a sweep.
Brlacher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Brlacher tries to roll over but Metal keeps him under control.
Metal winds up and cracks Brlacher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Metal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brlacher keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Brlacher's temple.
Metal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Brlacher is looking for a sweep. Metal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brlacher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher wants to get back to full guard but Metal has passed into side control.
Brlacher tries to buck Metal off but Metal is having none of it.
Metal taking a break here but Brlacher is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Metal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Metal there. #SUB#
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Oh Brlacher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brlacher is looking to get back to full guard here but Metal has managed to pass to side control instead.
Metal working the ground and pound from side control.
Brlacher seems a little lost for a moment, as Metal dominates the positioning.
Metal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brlacher is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Metal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Stack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pérez.
Pérez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pérez throws a good cross that connects.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stack cracks Pérez with an open hand slap.
Stack misses with a body shot.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pérez.
Stack wants to counter with a clinch but Pérez pushes him away.
A big left from Pérez misses.
Pérez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stack.
A countering left hand to the body from Stack misses.
Pérez 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.
#CUT#It looks like Joe Stack has been cut.#CL2#
Stack moves into the clinch successfully.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Stack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Stack.
Stack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez is trying to break the clinch but Stack is controlling him.
Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Pérez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
A nice left hand lands by Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stack.
Pérez is trying to push Stack away but Stack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Pérez controls the action.
#BC#
Pérez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pérez. Stack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stack looks to throw the jab but Pérez is out of range.
Pérez ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stack manages to avoid it.
Pérez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stack. #T3#
Nice jab there from Stack.
Pérez with a nice cross.
Stack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez is looking to counter punch.
Stack blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Pérez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pérez.#CL2#
Stack rushes Pérez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pérez's elbow.
Stack lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stack won't allow it.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack keeps control of Pérez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stack lands a body punch.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Pérez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pérez scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pérez breaks the clinch.
Pérez throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Pérez does it's job there.
Stack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stack lands a right hook to the body.
Stack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Pérez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pérez back to the cage. Stack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pérez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Pérez misses.
Stack staying out of range there.
Stack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Stack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pérez misses with a looping left.
Stack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pérez rather than just go for the knockout.
Pérez connects with a body shot that sends Stack's belly button to the back.
Pérez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Stack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pérez backs up against the cage.
Stack drops his hands momentarily and Pérez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stack tries to clinch but Pérez moves out of range.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pérez manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pérez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Stack lands a body shot.
Stack misses with an uppercut.
Stack slips a jab from Pérez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez throws a good cross that connects.
Stack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pérez throws a looping overhand right but Stack ducks down to avoid it.
Stack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Stack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack moves out of range of the strikes.
Stack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pérez throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Stack misses.
Stack works the jab nicely.
Pérez misses with a looping left.
Stack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pérez. Pérez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pérez slips a jab from Stack.
A slow jab from Pérez misses its intended target.
Pérez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Nice uppercut lands for Stack. That snapped Pérez's head back.
Stack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Pérez's belly button to the back.
Joe Stack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Pérez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Pérez.
Stack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2##CL2#
Stack takes the fight into the clinch.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Pérez controls the action.
Stack misses with a body punch.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez is trying to push Stack away but Stack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Stack gets through Pérez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pérez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stack won't allow it.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
Stack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe Stack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pérez.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack digs a right hand underneath Pérez's ribcage. Pérez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pérez working aggressively here.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Stack.
Pérez is trying to force a seperation but Stack has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Stack prevents Pérez from breaking the clinch.
Stack tries to work over Pérez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pérez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
A short right from Stack on the inside.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Pérez.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pérez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pérez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pérez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Stack'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#
Pérez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pérez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pérez manages to avoid it.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pérez takes one on the button.
Stack looks to throw the jab but Pérez is out of range.
Pérez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pérez lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Stack instigates a clinch.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pérez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Stack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pérez. #BC#
Pérez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pérez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pérez throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Pérez is just out of range.
Stack slips a straight right by Pérez.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pérez momentarily.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez jabs at Stack's body.
Ariel Pérez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stack throws a nice looking combination but Pérez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Stack misses.
Stack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pérez.
Nice defenses there by Stack.
Pérez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pérez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pérez misses with an uppercut. Stack saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pérez misses the target.
Stack throws out a counter right but Pérez avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pérez.
Ariel Pérez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Pérez.
Stack misses with a looping right.
Pérez loads up on a big right hand but Stack slips the punch.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pérez.
Stack scores with a nice head shot.
Pérez scores with a hook to the body. Stack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stack misses with a body shot.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Pérez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stack was well out of range. Poor timing from Pérez.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Pérez - just one landing.
Pérez scores with a shot to the body.
Stack lands with an uppercut that bounces Pérez off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Pérez lands.
Pérez slips a straight right by Stack.
Pérez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stack misses with an uppercut. Pérez saw that one coming.
Pérez loads up on a big right hand but Stack slips the punch.
Pérez slips a jab and a cross from Stack.
A lazy left from Stack finds it's target.
Pérez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pérez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
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!
Pérez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pérez swinging wildly here.
Pérez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Pérez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Pérez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pérez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stack misses with a right hand
letting Pérez counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pérez throws a poor cross that misses
and Stack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stack scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Stack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stack moves out of range as Pérez strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Stack.
Well Stack 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Stack!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Stack made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rusev slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
Tawake lands the left hand.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Rusev tries to keep at a distance but Tawake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tawake misses with an elbow over the top.
Tawake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake tries a body shot but Rusev blocks it.
Rusev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tawake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short left from Tawake.
Rusev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tawake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Tawake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tawake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tawake landing knees to the body.
Rusev is breathing heavily.
Tawake stalling.
Tawake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tawake misses with a knee to the head.
Rusev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tawake stalling in the clinch.
Tawake lands a damaging elbow.
Tawake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Tawake avoiding damage.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
Tawake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusev's elbow.
Rusev avoids the elbow strike from Tawake, against the cage.
Tawake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rusev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tawake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tawake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rusev's hands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tawake is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Tawake circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rusev.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tawake lands with a good body shot.
Tawake throws a head kick that half lands.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Rusev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rusev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rusev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tawake.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tawake!
Rusev fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Rusev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tawake lands with a cross. #CL2#
Tawake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rusev, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tawake as the two fighters clinch.
Rusev blocks an elbow strike.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rusev.
Rusev dodges an elbow strike from Tawake.
Rusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tawake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses.
Rusev takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Rusev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rusev manages to end up in side control.
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!
Tawake wants to get back to his feet but Rusev is dominant here and he's now got Tawake's back!#SUB#
Rusev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Tawake covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Rusev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rusev tightening his grip on Tawake, looking for the choke.
Tawake is trying to get back to his feet but Rusev has full control of the position and if anything, Tawake has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rusev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tawake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rusev momentarily.
Tawake scores with a jab. Rusev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Tawake.
Both fighters circling a little - Tawake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Tawake shows good takedown defense.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Rusev on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tawake misses.
Rusev dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake lands an elbow just above Rusev 's eye.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Rusev shrugs off.
Tawake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Rusev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tawake smiles and moves away.
Tawake connects with a jab.#T1#
Tawake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tawake.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tawake's waist but Tawake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tawake.
Tawake slips a jab and a cross from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tawake rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tawake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
A short right from Tawake.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake dips a shoulder and cracks Rusev with a mighty uppercut! Rusev falls back against the cage and Tawake unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rusev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tawake screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isoa Tawake!
In his post fight interview, Isoa Tawake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG 45
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Roberto Soldic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stuart Burrows!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Soldic gets tackled into the cage by Burrows. Burrows maintains the clinch.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Soldic holds him up against the cage and eventually Burrows drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Burrows jumps guard and drags Soldic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soldic trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soldic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soldic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle here but Soldic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (3) vs (0) Burrows
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows tries to bench press Soldic off him but Soldic keeps the position. #T1#
Soldic is looking to take a break and control but Burrows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows tries to buck Soldic off but Soldic is having none of it.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soldic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Soldic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Burrows has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roberto Soldic!
A relieved looking Roberto Soldic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 69: Smith v Flanders
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Brlacher is out of range.
Brlacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brlacher or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brlacher.#CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brlacher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher jumps guard but Mfer stands there with Brlacher around his waist. Brlacher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urian Brlacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Brlacher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mfer after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Brlacher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Brlacher is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Brlacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Brlacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brlacher seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer dips a shoulder and cracks Brlacher with a mighty uppercut! Brlacher falls back against the cage and Mfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brlacher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mfer! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 44
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 46 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Thayer has clasped his hands together around Danilov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thayer (4) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov trying to remain calm as Thayer controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position. #SUB#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danilov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thayer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Thayer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danilov won't allow Thayer to pass to mount. #T2#
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer not doing much here.
#T3#
Thayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (7) vs (0) Danilov
Thayer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer is stalling here but it's allowed Danilov to get half guard.
#SUB#
Danilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Thayer.
#T4#
Danilov tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thayer in particular looking to stall.
Danilov is in trouble now - Thayer has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (10) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov 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.#T5#
Thayer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thayer trying to control from Danilov's half guard. Danilov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Danilov has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (2) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danilov has Thayer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (2) Danilov
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Danilov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Thayer is pushing down on Danilov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danilov is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thayer wants to pass to mount but Danilov is defending the position.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thayer is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.#T7#
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer stalling away here and it's allowed Danilov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thayer escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (15) vs (2) Danilov#SUB#
Thayer swings around for an armbar but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (15) vs (4) Danilov
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danilov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Danilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thayer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thayer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (17) vs (4) Danilov
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Danilov is retaining full guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (17) vs (6) Danilov#SUB#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB2#
Danilov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thayer is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Thayer tries to roll over but Danilov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danilov. #SUB2#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Danilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#T12#
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well.
Danilov looks winded!
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Danilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danilov. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but Thayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danilov to get the leverage. #T13#
Thayer is pressing down on Danilov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (19) vs (6) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thayer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (22) vs (6) Danilov
Thayer trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB#
Thayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thayer wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov stops Thayer from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 96
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Boo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Boo's body. Boo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Boo with a series of wild strikes but Boo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Boo misses.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins cracks Boo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Boo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins punishes Boo's body with a nice straight punch.
Hopkins misses with a hook
enabling Boo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins takes a swing at Boo's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Boo throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins swinging wildly here.
Boo dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
We've been hearing reports that Hopkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boo takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the body
and Boo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hopkins works over Boo's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins digs a good hook to Boo's body.
A left lands for Hopkins.
Boo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Boo dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Boo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boo eats them both and turns towards Hopkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boo tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boo lands with an overhand left.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boo.
Boo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Boo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Boo moves out of range.
Boo throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Boo.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Boo avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Boo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Boo.
A telegraphed right hand from Boo misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Boo as he connects with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boo misses with a double jab.
Hopkins is looking to wear down Boo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Boo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boo loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Boo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Boo throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boo. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boo throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Boo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boo scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Boo is rocked!
Hopkins fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boo out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Hopkins! |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 5
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 33 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (4) vs (0) Wasselach
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wasselach wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the position but Wasselach is working away. #SUB#
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach is trying to work for a sweep but Nelson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (6) vs (0) Wasselach#T1#
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Wasselach to control.
Wasselach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wasselach tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Wasselach working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson tries to control but Wasselach wriggling away. #SUB#
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Wasselach is in no mood to give up.
Wasselach tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Wasselach tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Wasselach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Wasselach is keeping him busy.
Wasselach tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasselach is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Wasselach tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wasselach is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Wasselach works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nelson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Wasselach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Wasselach works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasselach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T6#
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wasselach dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (6) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson is trying to keep Wasselach in close.
#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson is trying to keep Wasselach in close.
Wasselach stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Wasselach stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Wasselach won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #T8#
Wasselach trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Wasselach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasselach looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Wasselach trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasselach's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (8) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wasselach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Wasselach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (8) vs (4) Wasselach
Wasselach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wasselach is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasselach has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wasselach. #SUB#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Wasselach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nelson! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (8) vs (7) Wasselach#SUB2#
Wasselach looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well. #SUB2#
Nelson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wasselach. #T13#
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasselach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Nelson trying to control but Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Wasselach is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Wasselach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasselach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasselach's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (12) vs (7) Wasselach
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
A victorious Stoned Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RFL 12
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Gavin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gavin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gavin throws a low kick but Esponosa avoids it.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Esponosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esponosa.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esponosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esponosa fails with the takedown.
Esponosa moves to clinch but Gavin breaks away
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Esponosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esponosa trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gavin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esponosa wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Esponosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esponosa moves into full mount!
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Esponosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esponosa prevents Gavin from getting the reversal.#T2#
Gavin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gavin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gavin prevents Esponosa from getting a body triangle.
Gavin rolls, trying to escape but Esponosa keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Esponosa gets his way!
Gavin is trying to break free.
Esponosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gavin doesn't escape.
Gavin tries to roll but Esponosa sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Esponosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Esponosa controlling well, preventing Gavin from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Gavin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Esponosa's arms.
Gavin wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Esponosa gets his way!
#SUB2#
Esponosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gavin is defending well though. Esponosa let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Esponosa trying to control.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
Gavin is in bad spot here.
Gavin trying to control the position but Esponosa manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Esponosa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gavin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gavin for a finish.
Gavin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Esponosa.
Esponosa has the hooks in. Gavin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gavin is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Esponosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through Esponosa's defenses.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin connects with a single shot there.
Esponosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Esponosa tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Esponosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gavin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esponosa is one step ahead there.
Gavin working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Gavin is really struggling to control Esponosa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Gavin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Esponosa has passed into half guard!
Gavin tries to roll over but Esponosa keeps him under control.
Esponosa trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away. #SUB2#
Esponosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Gavin wants to control the action here but instead Esponosa manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Esponosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gavin tries to hold on but Esponosa pushes him away.
Gavin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gavin tries to lock up and control but Esponosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Esponosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Gavin defends it well.
Gavin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Gavin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Esponosa looking for a guillotine from mount but Gavin is having none of it.
Esponosa tries to control but Gavin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Esponosa has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavin is desperately trying to improve his position but Esponosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Gavin is trying to reverse the position but instead Esponosa has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Gavin tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Esponosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gavin is defending well though. Esponosa let's go of the attempt for now.
Esponosa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gavin is looking for a way out.
Gavin tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin prevents Esponosa from getting a body triangle.
Gavin tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Esponosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin thuds a left hand into Esponosa's body.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Esponosa feints the counter takedown.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Esponosa wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Esponosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esponosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gavin defends it well.
Gavin scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Gavin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gavin with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl out of it but Esponosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Esponosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esponosa stopping the sweep attempt from Gavin.#T1##SUB#
Gavin has his foot on Esponosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esponosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Esponosa forces his way into half guard.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esponosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gavin keeps working.
Gavin is looking to improve his position.
Esponosa trying to control from half guard but Gavin is working away.
Gavin wants to control but Esponosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esponosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gavin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gavin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gavin tries to roll over but Esponosa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but Gavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esponosa to get the leverage.
Well, if Esponosa 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin stalks Esponosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Esponosa's face. Esponosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Esponosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Gavin tries to sprawl but Esponosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esponosa trying to pass the guard but Gavin defending well.
Gavin is looking to get back to full guard here but Esponosa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Esponosa slows the pace down.
Gavin can't do much from the bottom here.
Gavin looking for a sweep but Esponosa has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4##SUB2#
Esponosa has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gavin is trying to reverse the position but instead Esponosa has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esponosa has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Esponosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gavin is defending well though. Esponosa let's go of the attempt for now.
Ricardo Esponosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gavin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Esponosa.
I've got Esponosa 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Soldic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Laguera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soldic (0) vs (2) Laguera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic keeping full guard, as Laguera tries to pass.
Laguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (2) vs (2) Laguera
Laguera keeping full guard, as Soldic tries to pass.
Soldic trying to control the position from guard on top but Laguera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soldic controls the pace.
Soldic preventing the sweep. #T1#
Soldic trying to control the position from guard on top but Laguera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laguera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soldic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laguera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (2) vs (4) Laguera
Laguera told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Soldic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Laguera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soldic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laguera has Soldic in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (4) vs (4) Laguera
Laguera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (4) vs (6) Laguera#T2##SUB2#
Soldic is defending against the submission attempts here by Laguera.
#SUB2#
Laguera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laguera is looking to take a break and control but Soldic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soldic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (4) vs (9) Laguera#T3#
Laguera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldic keeps working.
Soldic can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Laguera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soldic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soldic is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Soldic holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Laguera trying to control the position but Soldic is working away. #SUB2#
Laguera swings around for an armbar but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laguera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (6) vs (9) Laguera
Laguera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soldic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (6) vs (11) Laguera
Laguera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldic is keeping the position for now.
Laguera content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Soldic working for a triangle but Laguera defends it easily.
#T5#
Laguera forces his way into half guard.
Laguera wants to take a breather but Soldic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Laguera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soldic sees it coming and defends easily.
Soldic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laguera 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.
#T6#
Laguera is looking to advance position but Soldic won't allow it.
Laguera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soldic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laguera is looking to stall here but Soldic recovers full guard.
Laguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Soldic looking for a guillotine here but Laguera defends easily.
Laguera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldic is keeping the position for now.
Laguera being controlled here momentarily.
Laguera tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldic is retaining full guard. #T8#
Laguera preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laguera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laguera trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Laguera passes Soldic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Laguera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soldic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laguera. #SUB2#
Laguera is looking for a kimura but Soldic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laguera to get the leverage. #T9#
Soldic wants to control but Laguera is keeping busy.
Soldic wants to get back to full guard but Laguera has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (6) vs (14) Laguera#SUB2#
Laguera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soldic, who protects the arm well.
Soldic tries to improve position but can't.
Laguera working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Soldic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laguera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Laguera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laguera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soldic manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Laguera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soldic is just riding it out for now. Laguera eventually gives up the hold.
Laguera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (6) vs (17) Laguera#T11##SUB2#
Laguera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Laguera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soldic is now in Laguera's guard. A big mistake from Laguera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (8) vs (17) Laguera#SUB2#
Laguera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soldic tries to free his leg and advance position but Laguera is retaining full guard.
Soldic preventing the sweep. #T12##SUB2#
Laguera looking for a guillotine here but Soldic defends easily.
Soldic wants to control from the top but Laguera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soldic passes Laguera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laguera is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Laguera wants to get back to full guard but Soldic has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (11) vs (17) Laguera
Soldic trying to control the action but Laguera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soldic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laguera tries to buck Soldic off but Soldic is having none of it.
Laguera wants to control but Soldic postures up.#T14#
Soldic taking a break here but Laguera is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Laguera actively working from the bottom here.
Laguera wants to control but Soldic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laguera is doing well to control the position and prevent Soldic from advancing to side control.
Laguera is not content to let Soldic control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laguera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soldic trying to control the position from guard on top but Laguera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laguera wins on points by 17 to 11. |
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Event:
OFK 436 - Chambers Vs Gazersky
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Wheeler leaves Rusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rusev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Wheeler connects with a high kick.
Rusev looks for a takedown but Wheeler sprawls well.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rusev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wheeler.#SUB#
Wheeler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rusev is aware though and is defending well.
Rusev won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.
Rusev distracts Wheeler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wheeler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rusev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wheeler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rusev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusev works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Rusev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusev connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rusev landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Rusev postures up.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wheeler has his foot on Rusev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rusev works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
Rusev is still trying to improve position.
Rusev passes Wheeler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rusev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rusev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wheeler!
Rusev prevents Wheeler from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Rusev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wheeler is surviving well by controlling Rusev's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Rusev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wheeler is now in Rusev's guard. A big mistake from Rusev there, giving up the dominant position!
Rusev is adopting a defensive guard.
Wheeler prevents Rusev from getting back to his feet.
Wheeler is looking to pass into half guard but Rusev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rusev is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Wheeler working for a triangle but Rusev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wheeler looking for a triangle here. Rusev is fighting it but it looks tight! Wheeler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rusev is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rylan Wheeler!
During a confident post fight interview, Rylan Wheeler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 40
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Muffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danilov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muffin is in Danilov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Danilov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Muffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Muffin tries to pass. #T1#
Muffin wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for subs off his back but Muffin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Danilov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mc Muffin !
An out of breath and clearly excited Mc Muffin thanked Hawaii Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Carnaval Takeover
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Pérez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porsche is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pérez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porsche.
Ariel Pérez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pérez lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Porsche is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Adam Porsche has been cut.
Pérez ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Porsche's jaw. Porsche's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Pérez does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ariel Pérez!
Our winner, Ariel Pérez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
That kick from Grant tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a counter combo.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
Daniel Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grant doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Grant has been cut.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Grant crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Grant is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins lands with a big right hook that stumbles Grant - he's out on his feet here! Hopkins follows up with another monster hook that separates Grant from consciousness! Grant falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hopkins stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Hopkins! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams slips a straight right by Allen.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Allen cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allen moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams scores with a nice body kick.
Allen scores with a hook.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Adams throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams works the jab nicely.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Adams with a jab.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.#T3#
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams misses with a kick to the body.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Adams lands with a nice body punch.
Adams slips under a jab from Allen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Adams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Adams swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams thumps Allen with a low kick.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Allen misses.
Simon Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams blocks a jab.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A jab from Allen misses.
Adams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Adams.#T2#
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Adams.
Adams defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams slips a jab from Allen.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Allen looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Allen throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimmy Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams slips a jab from Allen.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Adams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Adams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Allen throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
A jab from Allen misses. #T2#
Adams stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Adams ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams connects with the punch.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Adams moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen avoids the body shot from Adams.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Adams.
A jab from Allen misses.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen walks into a jab.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.#T4#
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams moves away from the strike by Allen.
That kick from Adams tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adams!
Simon Adams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 38
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Danilov gets tackled into the cage by Malley. Malley maintains the clinch.
Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Danilov prevents it.
Malley is looking for a takedown.
Malley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jane Malley.
Danilov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malley tries for a takedown but Danilov manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Danilov has picked Malley up - he's going for a ride! Danilov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Malley
Danilov prevents Malley from improving his position.#SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Danilov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Malley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Malley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Malley is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Malley tries to get to full guard but Danilov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Danilov seems to be working for a kimura but Malley defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malley is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Danilov prevents Malley from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Malley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malley! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Malley
Malley happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Malley 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.
Malley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Danilov's legs. #T3#
Danilov being controlled for a moment.
Malley advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (2) vs (6) Malley
Malley looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Danilov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Malley not doing much here.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley is pressing down on Danilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danilov is holding on for now.
Malley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Malley is looking to advance position but Danilov won't allow it.
Malley sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Danilov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Malley has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (2) vs (9) Malley
Malley controlling from the full mount.
Malley is continuing to stall.#T7#
The adventures of Malley the control monster continue. Boring.
Danilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malley controlling the pace for now. #T8##T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Malley.#T10#
Malley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Danilov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Malley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danilov is trying to escape the mount.
Well,Danilov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Malley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malley looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malley controlling the pace for now. #T13##T14#
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Danilov wants to improve his position but Malley is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Malley wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Jane Malley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Soldic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Stanley Yelnats!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yelnats tries to clinch but Soldic moves out of range.
Soldic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Soldic clinches.
Soldic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yelnats gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soldic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yelnats just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yelnats turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yelnats manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soldic (0) vs (4) Yelnats
Yelnats controlling the position.
Soldic is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soldic (0) vs (6) Yelnats#T1#
Yelnats tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soldic can't escape the position.
Yelnats controlling from mount.
Soldic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soldic 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: Soldic (2) vs (6) Yelnats
Yelnats pulls Soldic in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Yelnats keeping moving, preventing Soldic from controlling successfully.
Soldic wants to pass the guard but Yelnats is keeping the position.
Yelnats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soldic (2) vs (8) Yelnats
Soldic being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Soldic has his foot on Yelnats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yelnats works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Yelnats slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (11) Yelnats
Yelnats takes a little break here. Soldic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yelnats's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Yelnats 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#
Soldic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yelnats's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Yelnats seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Soldic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yelnats pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Yelnats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soldic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Yelnats trying to pass the guard but Soldic defending well.
Yelnats moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (14) Yelnats
Soldic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yelnats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Soldic sneaks back into half guard.
Soldic is in trouble now - Yelnats has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soldic (2) vs (17) Yelnats#T7#
Yelnats trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yelnats wants to take Soldic's back but he can't do it this time.
Soldic doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Soldic is squirming around, avoiding Yelnats's attempts to control the action.
Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats takes Soldic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soldic is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soldic (2) vs (20) Yelnats#T8#
Soldic tries to escape but Yelnats has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Yelnats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yelnats biding his time, controlling Soldic. #SUB2#
Yelnats is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Soldic is defending well though. Yelnats let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Yelnats is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soldic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Yelnats on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Soldic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T9##SUB2#
Yelnats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Yelnats is looking for the choke from the back position but Soldic is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yelnats biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yelnats gets his hands free as Soldic looks to control. #SUB2#
Yelnats is persistently looking for the submission but Soldic is defending it well.
#T10#
Soldic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Yelnats tries to control but Soldic wriggling away.
Soldic tries to lock up and control but Yelnats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yelnats wants to control the pace but Soldic is squirming around nicely.
Yelnats is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Soldic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yelnats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soldic is looking to escape.
Yelnats controlling his opponent. #T13#
Soldic is desperately trying to improve his position but Yelnats has a good base and remains in mount.
Soldic prevents Yelnats from taking his back.
Yelnats controlling the pace for now.
Soldic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yelnats sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soldic is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Yelnats has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soldic (2) vs (23) Yelnats#T14#
Yelnats keeps control of the position as Soldic tries to break free.
Soldic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Yelnats is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Soldic taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Yelnats.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Yelnats! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Visagie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visagie somewhat.
Denver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Denver as Visagie shoots in.
Visagie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Denver moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Denver gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Denver trying to mount his opponent but Visagie defends it.
Denver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie tries to get to full guard but Denver has control of the leg.
Visagie has hold of Denver's hands but Denver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Visagie taking some punishment here, with Denver in his half guard.
Visagie is staying active underneath Denver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Denver seems to be looking for submissions.
Denver trying to pass the guard but Visagie defending well.
Denver wants to stand up but Visagie is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Denver 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.
Denver slips a nice elbow through Visagie's hands, connecting with Visagie's forehead.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denver is taking a breather. Visagie 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#
Denver is working for a submission of some sort.
Denver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denver scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Denver wants to work for an arm triangle but Visagie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denver working Visagie over with strikes. #T3#
Denver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.#SUB2#
Denver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Visagie is just riding it out for now. Denver eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie is looking to control Denver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visagie avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visagie is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Denver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Visagie trying to hold on to Denver's head to control him but Denver postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Denver drops an elbow to the side of Visagie's head.
Denver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Denver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visagie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visagie tries to get to full guard but Denver has control of the leg.
Visagie is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
Denver working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Visagie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
Denver thows a huge punch but Visagie dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Denver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Visagie has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Denver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Denver scores with punches from side control.
Visagie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Denver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie wants to control but Denver postures up.#T1#
Visagie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denver is working for a kimura but Visagie is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe Denver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.
Denver trying to control the pace.
Denver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Visagie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Denver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Visagie defends it well. #SUB2#
Visagie is defending against the submission attempts here by Denver.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denver is looking for a kimura but Visagie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.
Denver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Denver trying to work for an americana but Visagie has managed to regain full guard.
Denver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Denver lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Visagie down.
#T3#
Visagie is trying to improve his position.
Denver trying to control the position but Visagie is working away.
Denver tries to stand but Visagie is controlling his head.
Visagie manages to get back to half guard.
Denver wants to free his trapped foot but Visagie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denver drops an elbow to the side of Visagie's head.
Visagie is trying to stand up here but Denver is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Denver is working for a kimura but Visagie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Denver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visagie taking some punishment here, with Denver in his half guard.
Visagie wants to get back to full guard.
Denver is just content to waste time from the top position. Visagie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Visagie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Visagie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Denver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Denver 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##TD2#
Denver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Denver in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Visagie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Denver! |
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Event:
RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Esponosa is working for an americana but Acerbi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Esponosa was thinking about the submission.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Acerbi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa postures up.
#SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esponosa stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esponosa!
Acerbi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is not content to let Esponosa control the position.
Acerbi wants to control but Esponosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Esponosa prevents Acerbi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but Acerbi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esponosa to get the leverage.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Esponosa controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esponosa defends well.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Esponosa postures up.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esponosa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Acerbi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Esponosa is looking to defend but Acerbi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Esponosa! Acerbi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Esponosa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Panfilo Acerbi!
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '. |
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Event:
UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Chapo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut.
Brlacher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chapo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Brlacher counters with a takedown into side control.
Brlacher prevents Chapo from escaping the position.
Brlacher staying calm.
Brlacher trying to control the action but Chapo is working from the bottom.
Chapo's coaches at Sydney Top Team 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.
A lull in the action here.#T1##ES#
Chapo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chapo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brlacher tries to clinch up.
Chapo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Chapo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapo misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Brlacher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapo, not yet. #T2#
Brlacher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brlacher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapo is keeping the position for now.
Brlacher controlling from the top position.
Brlacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##ES#
Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brlacher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Chapo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chapo throws a sloppy head kick and Brlacher moves out of range easily.
Brlacher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chapo.
Brlacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapo circles away.
Brlacher tries to clinch up
and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Chapo.
Chapo loads up on a big right hand but Brlacher slips the punch.#T4#
Brlacher wants to clinch up but Chapo keeps it at a distance.
Brlacher moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapo lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Urian Brlacher's cut even more.
Brlacher fails with the takedown.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Chapo there.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brlacher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BOOM! Chapo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brlacher. Brlacher tries to recover but Chapo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brlacher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo! |
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